Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $70,420 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.85
10th percentile $58,990
90th percentile $85,040
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,990
    25th
    $66,240
    50th (median)
    $70,420
    75th
    $70,420
    90th
    $85,040

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Wisconsin $92,910
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $81,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,970
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,540

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,110
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,800
    Firefighters $51,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Myrtle Beach, SC is $33.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 24.7% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,990 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,240.