Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,210 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $69,280
Employed locally 150
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $69,280

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$47,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$43,740
    Firefighters$35,490
    Security Guards$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$57,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Georgia is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in North Georgia is 36.7% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.