Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $62,460 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $49,780
90th percentile $142,190
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,780
    25th
    $54,740
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $82,040
    90th
    $142,190

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 80% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 20% 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 North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,720
    Firefighters $63,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Port, FL is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in North Port, FL is 33.3% 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 Port?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,780 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,740.