Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Florida

$44,698 $145,058
10th pct Median: $84,336 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$44,698
25th Percentile$60,722
50th (Median)$84,336
75th Percentile$116,384
90th (Top Earners)$145,058
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $84,336 for Detectives and Criminal Investigators has the purchasing power of approximately $83,584 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in Florida?
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Florida earn a median annual salary of $84,336 per year ($40.55/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $87,850.
Is Florida a good state for Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for detectives and criminal investigators. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $84,336 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $83,584 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida compare to neighboring states for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Florida

Detectives and Criminal Investigators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the protective service sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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