Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $63,250 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $146,490
Employed locally 520
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $63,250
    75th
    $112,320
    90th
    $146,490

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 226% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 126% 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
    Springfield, MA $109,310
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,290
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $93,540
    Springfield, IL $90,690
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,780
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,830

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$20,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$49,900
    Firefighters$39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$22,110
    Bailiffs$37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in San Juan, PR is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in San Juan, PR is 32.4% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.