Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $104,220 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.11
10th percentile $88,430
90th percentile $166,250
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,430
    25th
    $98,020
    50th (median)
    $104,220
    75th
    $129,640
    90th
    $166,250

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $128,470
    Firefighters $104,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $80,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $176,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Vallejo, CA is $50.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Vallejo, CA is 11.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $88,430 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,020.