Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $61,140 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $97,710
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $55,990
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $75,990
    90th
    $97,710

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 110% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Great Falls, MT $126,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    California $122,140

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,300
    Security Guards $31,280
    Firefighters $42,620
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Anniston, AL is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Anniston, AL is 34.7% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,990.