Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Michigan
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Michigan earn a median of $90,650 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,590; the top 10% earn over $164,670. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Michigan
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Michigan?
The median is $90,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,590 and the top 10% earn over $164,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.