Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $69,280 -26% vs national
Median hourly $33.31
10th percentile $43,630
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,630
    25th
    $52,830
    50th (median)
    $69,280
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $130,980

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 128% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $96,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $96,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $95,590
    Michigan $92,560
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $83,760

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,080
    Firefighters$47,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Albany, GA is $33.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Albany, GA is 26% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Albany?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,630 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,830.