Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $104,980 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.47
10th percentile $77,670
90th percentile $158,390
Employed locally 390
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,670
    25th
    $99,250
    50th (median)
    $104,980
    75th
    $131,140
    90th
    $158,390

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 146% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 46% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,980
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $92,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,640
    Firefighters $68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $129,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Fresno, CA is $50.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Fresno, CA is 12.2% above 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $77,670 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,250.