Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $65,140 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.32
10th percentile $52,710
90th percentile $143,400
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,710
    25th
    $54,590
    50th (median)
    $65,140
    75th
    $89,980
    90th
    $143,400

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 96% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,670
    Security Guards $35,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,760
    Firefighters $42,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Panama City, FL is $31.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Panama City, FL is 30.4% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $52,710 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,590.