Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Dakota
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Dakota earn a median of $77,730 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,210; the top 10% earn over $149,280. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in South Dakota
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in South Dakota?
The median is $77,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,210 and the top 10% earn over $149,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.