Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,560 +1% vs national
Median hourly $45.46
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $119,920
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $75,770
    50th (median)
    $94,560
    75th
    $96,420
    90th
    $119,920

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $91,280
    Security Guards $39,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,890
    Firefighters $66,880
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $124,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Coast Region of California is $45.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.25 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in North Coast Region of California is 1% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,770.