Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,400 -44% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $47,850
90th percentile $83,870
Employed locally 180
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,850
    25th
    $50,580
    50th (median)
    $52,400
    75th
    $63,900
    90th
    $83,870

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,270
    Security Guards $34,300
    Firefighters $38,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern North Carolina is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.52 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 44% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,850 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,580.