Criminal Investigator

Code: 33-3021.00

Also known as: Criminal Investigator, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Fugitive Detective, Fugitive Investigator, Investigator, Narcotics Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Police Detective, Special Agent

Description: Pick your favorite flavor of CSI and you've probable scene a Criminal Investigator at work. These law enforcement professionals seek out the truth with regard to legal and financial investigations.

Criminal Investigator

Typical wages


10% $46,020
25% $59,620
Median $86,940
75% $111,900
90% $146,000
10% $22.13
25% $28.66
Median $41.8
75% $53.8
90% $70.19

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
113,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
114,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 7,300