Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $114,420 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.01
10th percentile $71,030
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,030
    25th
    $99,250
    50th (median)
    $114,420
    75th
    $139,800
    90th
    $191,880

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 129% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 29% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $107,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $102,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,320
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,870
    Firefighters $77,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Stockton, CA is $55.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Stockton, CA is 22.3% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,030 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,250.