Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $63,680 -32% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $150,800
Employed locally 250
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $53,680
    50th (median)
    $63,680
    75th
    $92,610
    90th
    $150,800

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 101% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 1% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,600
    Firefighters $47,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Greensboro, NC is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Greensboro, NC is 32% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,680.