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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Idaho
- Boise$92,180
- Pocatello$82,000
- Coeur d'Alene$75,770
- Twin Falls$72,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $92,180 | $83,050 | $62,090 | $69,901 | 98 |
| Pocatello | $82,000 | $68,720 | $68,720 | $63,279 | 89 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $75,770 | $65,980 | $56,280 | $59,227 | 98 |
| Twin Falls | $72,500 | $72,150 | $72,050 | $57,100 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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