Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $69,330 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $53,100
90th percentile $91,590
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,100
    25th
    $58,970
    50th (median)
    $69,330
    75th
    $70,510
    90th
    $91,590

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 9% 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
    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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,790
    Security Guards $35,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,260
    Firefighters $49,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,590
    School Bus Monitors $32,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Lakeland, FL is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Lakeland, FL is 25.9% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,100 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,970.