What Is the Average Crime Scene Investigator Salary by State
| State | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $59,860 | $4,988 | $1,151 | $28.78 |
| Washington | $54,804 | $4,567 | $1,054 | $26.35 |
| Maryland | $53,373 | $4,448 | $1,026 | $25.66 |
| New York | $53,088 | $4,424 | $1,021 | $25.52 |
| Kentucky | $52,420 | $4,368 | $1,008 | $25.20 |
| Nebraska | $52,332 | $4,361 | $1,006 | $25.16 |
| Virginia | $51,646 | $4,304 | $993 | $24.83 |
| New Hampshire | $51,312 | $4,276 | $987 | $24.67 |
| Colorado | $50,610 | $4,217 | $973 | $24.33 |
| South Carolina | $50,537 | $4,211 | $972 | $24.30 |
| Delaware | $49,941 | $4,162 | $960 | $24.01 |
| California | $49,276 | $4,106 | $948 | $23.69 |
| Oklahoma | $48,639 | $4,053 | $935 | $23.38 |
| Hawaii | $48,377 | $4,031 | $930 | $23.26 |
| Vermont | $48,335 | $4,028 | $930 | $23.24 |
| Arkansas | $47,749 | $3,979 | $918 | $22.96 |
| Wyoming | $47,538 | $3,961 | $914 | $22.85 |
| Illinois | $47,491 | $3,958 | $913 | $22.83 |
| Michigan | $47,436 | $3,953 | $912 | $22.81 |
| Connecticut | $46,940 | $3,912 | $903 | $22.57 |
| Rhode Island | $46,347 | $3,862 | $891 | $22.28 |
| Idaho | $46,255 | $3,855 | $890 | $22.24 |
| Missouri | $46,163 | $3,847 | $888 | $22.19 |
| West Virginia | $46,141 | $3,845 | $887 | $22.18 |
| Alaska | $46,131 | $3,844 | $887 | $22.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,918 | $3,826 | $883 | $22.08 |
| Maine | $45,789 | $3,816 | $881 | $22.01 |
| Nevada | $45,769 | $3,814 | $880 | $22.00 |
| North Dakota | $45,711 | $3,809 | $879 | $21.98 |
| New Jersey | $45,388 | $3,782 | $873 | $21.82 |
| Montana | $45,149 | $3,762 | $868 | $21.71 |
| Texas | $44,756 | $3,730 | $861 | $21.52 |
| Arizona | $44,684 | $3,724 | $859 | $21.48 |
| Indiana | $44,398 | $3,700 | $854 | $21.35 |
| Minnesota | $44,383 | $3,699 | $854 | $21.34 |
| South Dakota | $44,376 | $3,698 | $853 | $21.33 |
| Tennessee | $44,314 | $3,693 | $852 | $21.30 |
| Wisconsin | $44,059 | $3,672 | $847 | $21.18 |
| Ohio | $43,993 | $3,666 | $846 | $21.15 |
| Oregon | $43,676 | $3,640 | $840 | $21.00 |
| Utah | $43,470 | $3,622 | $836 | $20.90 |
| Georgia | $43,105 | $3,592 | $829 | $20.72 |
| North Carolina | $43,065 | $3,589 | $828 | $20.70 |
| Louisiana | $43,043 | $3,587 | $828 | $20.69 |
| Kansas | $43,001 | $3,583 | $827 | $20.67 |
| Iowa | $42,440 | $3,537 | $816 | $20.40 |
| Alabama | $42,098 | $3,508 | $810 | $20.24 |
| New Mexico | $41,854 | $3,488 | $805 | $20.12 |
| Florida | $40,628 | $3,386 | $781 | $19.53 |
| Mississippi | $40,281 | $3,357 | $775 | $19.37 |
Top 50 Highest Paying States for Crime Scene Investigator Jobs in the U.S.
We’ve identified seven states where the typical salary for a Crime Scene Investigator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Massachusetts, with Washington and Maryland close behind in second and third. Maryland beats the national average by 3.9%, and Massachusetts furthers that trend with another $8,488 (16.5%) above the $51,372.
Significantly, Massachusetts has a very active Crime Scene Investigator job market as there are several companies currently hiring for this type of role.
With only a handful of states paying above the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by moving to a new locationas a Crime Scene Investigator is a decision to make with some caution. Factoring in cost of living expenses should be considered as well.
