Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Iowa
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Iowa earn a median of $79,560 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,930; the top 10% earn over $141,650. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$74,470 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,470 median in Iowa
- Coroners$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Compliance Officers$75,620 median in Iowa
- Animal Control Workers$54,190 median in Iowa
- Private Detectives and Investigators$41,110 median in Iowa
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Iowa
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Iowa?
The median is $79,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,930 and the top 10% earn over $141,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.