Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $72,300 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.76
10th percentile $42,810
90th percentile $160,470
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,810
    25th
    $55,910
    50th (median)
    $72,300
    75th
    $143,120
    90th
    $160,470

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 95% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 5% 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 Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,300
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,830
    Firefighters $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $70,500
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Palm Bay, FL is $34.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Palm Bay, FL is 22.7% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,810 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,910.