Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Nevada
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Nevada earn a median of $94,470 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,920; the top 10% earn over $152,480. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Nevada
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Nevada?
The median is $94,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,920 and the top 10% earn over $152,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.