Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,290 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $156,020
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $111,130
    90th
    $156,020

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63,920
    Security Guards$37,440
    Firefighters$48,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Florida is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Florida is 14.2% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.