Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $78,020 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $53,470
90th percentile $139,360
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,470
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $78,020
    75th
    $113,420
    90th
    $139,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 132% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Anchorage, AK $124,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,290
    Lincoln, NE $99,090
    Lynchburg, VA $97,090

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,350
    Firefighters $36,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Fayetteville, NC is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Fayetteville, NC is 16.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,470 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.