Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Montana
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Montana earn a median of $92,410 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,670; the top 10% earn over $144,000. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Montana
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Montana?
The median is $92,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,670 and the top 10% earn over $144,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.