Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $49,150 -47.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $56,590
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $52,500
    90th
    $56,590

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 90% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 10% below 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $96,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $96,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $95,590
    Michigan $92,560
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $83,760

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,040
    Firefighters $42,510
    Security Guards $33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $52,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Valdosta, GA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Valdosta, GA is 47.5% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.