Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $75,630 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $59,430
90th percentile $168,040
Employed locally 510
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,430
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $75,630
    75th
    $149,360
    90th
    $168,040

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 98% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 2% below 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Flint, MI $96,740
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $91,400
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,290
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $78,460

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,020
    Firefighters $52,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Jacksonville, FL is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 19.2% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $59,430 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.