Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,920 -45.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $69,280
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $44,130
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $69,280

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,190
    Security Guards $31,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,830
    Firefighters $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in East Georgia is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in East Georgia is 45.6% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,130.