Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $110,530 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.14
10th percentile $51,680
90th percentile $176,990
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,680
    25th
    $83,380
    50th (median)
    $110,530
    75th
    $137,280
    90th
    $176,990

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,980
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,650
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,370
    Firefighters $88,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $156,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Santa Rosa, CA is $53.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 18.1% above 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,680 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,380.