Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $55,960 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $71,410
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $55,960
    75th
    $63,660
    90th
    $71,410

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 83% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 17% below 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 Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,580
    Firefighters $44,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Deltona, FL is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Deltona, FL is 40.2% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.