Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Massachusetts
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Massachusetts earn a median of $110,150 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $110,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,150; the top 10% earn over $179,030. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Massachusetts
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $110,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,150 and the top 10% earn over $179,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.