Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $45.42 an hour ($94,470 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($93,790). Nevada ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.29 | $60,920 |
| 25% of workers | $37.19 | $77,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.42 | $94,470 |
| 75% of workers | $62.13 | $129,220 |
| 90% of workers | $73.31 | $152,480 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $107,470 | 70 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $94,470 | 450 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,140 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,100 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $61,930 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $75,840 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $76,490 |
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