Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $77,210 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.12
10th percentile $59,430
90th percentile $142,190
Employed locally 220
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,430
    25th
    $70,870
    50th (median)
    $77,210
    75th
    $96,540
    90th
    $142,190

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 106% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 6% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Flint, MI $96,740
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $91,400
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,290
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $78,460

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,100
    Firefighters $69,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,530
    Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $113,790
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Cape Coral, FL is $37.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Cape Coral, FL is 17.5% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $59,430 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,870.