Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Dakota
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Dakota earn a median of $82,290 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,350; the top 10% earn over $129,230. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$74,500 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,500 median in North Dakota
- Coroners$79,440 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Compliance Officers$79,440 median in North Dakota
- Private Detectives and Investigators$44,310 median in North Dakota
- Bailiffs$27,560 median in North Dakota
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in North Dakota
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in North Dakota?
The median is $82,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,350 and the top 10% earn over $129,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.