SOC 33-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — Gainesville
Gainesville, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Gainesville, GA is $62,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 33.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Gainesville, GA is $62,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 33.3%. Half of workers earn between $60,110 and $75,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,360 and the ninetieth at $75,330.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Brunswick records the highest median at $158,060. Of the 298 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 99th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,360 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $60,110 | −35.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,520 | −33.3% |
| 75th | $75,330 | −19.7% |
| 90th | $75,330 | −19.7% |
| Mean | $67,910 | −27.6% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | $158,060 | 240 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $74,250 | 70 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $72,460 | 170 | |
| 4 | Albany | $70,930 | 70 | |
| 5 | Atlanta | $69,900 | 3,070 | |
| 6 | Macon | $68,520 | 240 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $64,980 | 230 | |
| 8 | Hinesville | $60,150 | 40 | |
| 9 | Athens | $58,850 | 90 | |
| 10 | Valdosta | $55,520 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $62,520 goes as far as $64,922 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,922US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,520 a year, 33.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,360 to $75,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Brunswick, at $158,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Gainesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $62,520, or $30.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,790, so pay in Gainesville, GA is 33.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gainesville, GA earns more than $75,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Brunswick, at $158,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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