Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $75,680 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.39
10th percentile $57,720
90th percentile $148,450
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,720
    25th
    $59,760
    50th (median)
    $75,680
    75th
    $97,520
    90th
    $148,450

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,980
    Security Guards $34,970
    Firefighters $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $60,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Punta Gorda, FL is $36.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 19.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,720 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,760.