U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Excludes "Private Detectives and Investigators" (33-9021).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110,640 | 0.6 % | $35.10 | $73,010 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.68 | $24.05 | $33.08 | $43.63 | $57.37 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $38,850 | $50,020 | $68,820 | $90,750 | $119,320 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,270 | 0.85 | $29.78 | $61,930 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 43,360 | 2.13 | $44.81 | $93,210 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 19,240 | 0.84 | $26.13 | $54,340 |
| Postal Service | 540 | 0.08 | $43.64 | $90,770 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 200 | 0.01 | $29.95 | $62,300 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 43,360 | 2.13 | $44.81 | $93,210 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,270 | 0.85 | $29.78 | $61,930 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 19,240 | 0.84 | $26.13 | $54,340 |
| Postal Service | 540 | 0.08 | $43.64 | $90,770 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 200 | 0.01 | $29.95 | $62,300 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 43,360 | 2.13 | $44.81 | $93,210 |
| Postal Service | 540 | 0.08 | $43.64 | $90,770 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 200 | 0.01 | $29.95 | $62,300 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,270 | 0.85 | $29.78 | $61,930 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 19,240 | 0.84 | $26.13 | $54,340 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15,940 | 1.58 | 1.82 | $32.82 | $68,260 |
| California | 12,720 | 0.91 | 1.04 | $43.34 | $90,150 |
| New York | 9,150 | 1.10 | 1.26 | $35.65 | $74,150 |
| Florida | 6,960 | 0.98 | 1.13 | $33.92 | $70,550 |
| Arizona | 5,230 | 2.21 | 2.54 | $34.40 | $71,560 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,790 | 2.30 | 2.64 | $32.91 | $68,440 |
| Arizona | 5,230 | 2.21 | 2.54 | $34.40 | $71,560 |
| Texas | 15,940 | 1.58 | 1.82 | $32.82 | $68,260 |
| Georgia | 4,750 | 1.27 | 1.46 | $27.22 | $56,620 |
| Louisiana | 2,300 | 1.25 | 1.44 | $26.66 | $55,450 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | (8) | (8) | (8) | $51.51 | $107,150 |
| New Jersey | 3,180 | 0.84 | 0.97 | $44.32 | $92,190 |
| Delaware | (8) | (8) | (8) | $44.19 | $91,910 |
| California | 12,720 | 0.91 | 1.04 | $43.34 | $90,150 |
| Alaska | 110 | 0.36 | 0.41 | $42.21 | $87,800 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,490 | 1.96 | 2.25 | $50.93 | $105,930 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,840 | 1.29 | 1.48 | $27.25 | $56,670 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,940 | 0.55 | 0.63 | $43.32 | $90,120 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,790 | 0.72 | 0.82 | $37.79 | $78,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,710 | 0.95 | 1.09 | $38.16 | $79,370 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 1,390 | 1.83 | 2.11 | $29.37 | $61,090 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,390 | 3.27 | 3.76 | $32.04 | $66,650 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,360 | 0.81 | 0.93 | $34.78 | $72,350 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,160 | 1.40 | 1.61 | (8) | (8) |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,150 | 0.69 | 0.79 | $38.18 | $79,410 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 920 | 18.22 | 20.93 | $33.44 | $69,550 |
| Yuma, AZ | 710 | 12.67 | 14.56 | $33.96 | $70,640 |
| Brunswick, GA | 340 | 8.68 | 9.97 | $44.55 | $92,660 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 880 | 7.12 | 8.18 | $35.27 | $73,360 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 850 | 3.87 | 4.45 | $32.90 | $68,430 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,390 | 3.27 | 3.76 | $32.04 | $66,650 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 200 | 2.33 | 2.68 | $34.14 | $71,010 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 100 | 2.24 | 2.58 | $26.67 | $55,470 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 160 | 2.23 | 2.57 | $20.52 | $42,680 |
| Monroe, LA | 150 | 1.98 | 2.28 | $22.08 | $45,920 |