Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Occupation
$93,580
National Median Salary
$44.99
Median Hourly Wage
110,790
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+17.2%
10 Year Change
$79,870
2014 Median
$93,580
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $119,120 | 40,480 |
| Postal Service (Federal Government) | $115,070 | 440 |
| Hospitals | $93,540 | 40 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $93,500 | 110,020 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $85,560 | 100 |
Top Paying States for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $125,630 | 960 |
| California | $122,140 | 11,900 |
| Alaska | $121,140 | 130 |
| Washington | $116,450 | 1,680 |
| New Jersey | $113,830 | 3,000 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Postal Service (Federal Government)
Hospitals
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
