Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $88,030 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.32
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $111,960
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $88,030
    75th
    $100,300
    90th
    $111,960

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 127% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 27% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,690
    Firefighters $61,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Visalia, CA is $42.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Visalia, CA is 5.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.