Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $143,250 +53.1% vs national
Median hourly $68.87
10th percentile $80,910
90th percentile $190,380
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,910
    25th
    $94,760
    50th (median)
    $143,250
    75th
    $172,280
    90th
    $190,380

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 133% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 33% 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
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,980
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,370
    Firefighters $74,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $151,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Oxnard, CA is $68.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Oxnard, CA is 53.1% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $80,910 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,760.