Detectives and Criminal Investigators in California
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12,610Jobs in California
$121,530Mean annual wage
5th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,280 | $37.64 |
| 25th percentile | $99,270 | $47.73 |
| Median (50th) | $124,840 | $60.02 |
| 75th percentile | $136,020 | $65.40 |
| 90th percentile | $165,510 | $79.57 |
| Mean | $121,530 | $58.43 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($148,110), Maryland ($130,040), Alaska ($125,160); the lowest are Arkansas ($68,840), Mississippi ($71,020), Louisiana ($71,160). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,610 | $121,530 | $124,840 |
| Arizona | 5,250 | $100,000 | $102,340 |
| Nevada | 590 | $101,950 | $94,470 |
| Oregon | 520 | $113,430 | $107,450 |