Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $78,460 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.72
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 130
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $58,300
    50th (median)
    $78,460
    75th
    $133,560
    90th
    $155,110

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 107% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 7% 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
    Florida $78,290

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    Security Guards $35,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,390
    Firefighters $42,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Pensacola, FL is $37.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Pensacola, FL is 16.2% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,300.