According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, the statewide median homicide detective, criminologist and criminal investigator salary in Utah is $61,290. Those who are considered to be inexperienced, or at least at the entry level, have been noted to average about 29% less at $43,560. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports detectives and criminologists in the top ten percent averaging $119,320, which exceeds the average starting salary by nearly 64%. So, it’s apparent that there is a lot of financial potential given the level of experience.
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Here is a look at the data by city which has been reported by the Utah Department of Workforce Services:
Ogden, Clearfield
- Starting: $48,260
- Median: $59,610
Provo-Orem
- Starting: $38,250
- Median: $46,140
Salt Lake City
- Starting: $51,000
- Median: $86,030
Salary findings recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding detectives and criminologists across Utah are shown in the table below: