Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $91,400 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.94
10th percentile $52,850
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 1,140
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,850
    25th
    $68,850
    50th (median)
    $91,400
    75th
    $121,220
    90th
    $155,110

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 128% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 28% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,290
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $78,460
    Florida $78,290

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,000
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,970
    Firefighters$60,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$65,290
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Tampa, FL is $43.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Tampa, FL is 2.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $52,850 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,850.