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Detectives and Criminal Investigators

General Information

Description

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. State and local government58.87%
  2. Federal government34.54%
  3. Private, for profit5.12%
  4. Self-employed0.78%
  5. Private, not for profit0.50%

Job Outlook

Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 67,100 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 67,100 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$86,940

Military salary*

$72,042

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State-by-state Salary

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$136,050
$48,600
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Education

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Law and Government
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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