Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $58,820 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $95,190
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $71,580
    90th
    $95,190

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 100% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 0% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67,230
    Firefighters$54,950
    Security Guards$31,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Ocala, FL is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Ocala, FL is 37.1% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.