Detectives and Criminal Investigators
SOC code 33-3021 · Protective Service Occupations
National employment
114,430
Mean annual wage
$99,430
Mean hourly wage
$47.80
Median annual wage
$93,790
Median hourly wage
$45.09
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,390 | $26.63 |
| 25th percentile | $69,330 | $33.33 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $93,790 | $45.09 |
| 75th percentile | $120,520 | $57.94 |
| 90th percentile | $160,540 | $77.18 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Protective Service Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 33-1021$93,530/yr
- Transit and Railroad Police 33-3052$90,230/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012$106,040/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 33-1011$77,970/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other 33-1099$76,400/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.