Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #48 of 51 · NC
23.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,020 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $63,280
Employment 3,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,260P25 $57,040 Median $63,280P75 $80,330P90 $137,550
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in North Carolina earn between $50,260 and $137,550. 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 North Carolina is $76,020, about 23.5% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, NC | $92,410 | $95,170 | 100 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $77,210 | $84,340 | 630 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $71,460 | $87,800 | 600 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $68,790 | $71,820 | 160 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $67,970 | $63,920 | 30 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $64,590 | $80,170 | 170 |
| Burlington, NC | $63,780 | $62,620 | 50 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,580 | $78,010 | 210 |