Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $155,110 +65.8% vs national
Median hourly $74.57
10th percentile $69,770
90th percentile $173,100
Employed locally 220
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,770
    25th
    $143,370
    50th (median)
    $155,110
    75th
    $168,020
    90th
    $173,100

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 239% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 139% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,410

    Related occupations in Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,550
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,040
    Firefighters$46,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,940
    School Bus Monitors$27,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Brunswick, GA is $74.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Brunswick, GA is 65.8% above 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $69,770 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,370.