Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 51 · NJ
17.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $116,540 ≈ $56/hr
Median annual salary $116,300
Employment 3,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $73,100P25 $91,360 Median $116,300P75 $134,000P90 $165,570
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in New Jersey earn between $73,100 and $165,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in New Jersey is $116,540, about 17.2% above the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $56/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $110,750 | $117,070 | 370 |
| Vineland, NJ | $102,980 | $94,910 | 70 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $99,860 | $102,040 | 120 |