SOC 33-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Greensboro, NC is $61,210 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 34.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Greensboro, NC is $61,210 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 34.7%. Half of workers earn between $53,470 and $92,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,030 and the ninetieth at $149,280.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $92,410. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $53,470 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $61,210 | −34.7% |
| 75th | $92,410 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $149,280 | +59.2% |
| Mean | $80,680 | −14.0% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $92,410 | 100 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $77,210 | 630 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $71,460 | 600 | |
| 4 | Durham | $68,790 | 160 | |
| 5 | Rocky Mount | $67,970 | 30 | |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $64,590 | 170 | |
| 7 | Burlington | $63,780 | 50 | |
| 8 | Wilmington | $62,580 | 210 | |
| 9 | Asheville | $62,460 | 140 | |
| 10 | Winston-Salem | $62,260 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greensboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $61,210 goes as far as $64,910 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
$61,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,910US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,210 a year, 34.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,030 to $149,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $92,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Greensboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $61,210, or $29.43 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 Greensboro, NC is 34.7% 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 Greensboro, NC earns more than $149,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,030 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 Jacksonville, at $92,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Greensboro, NC. 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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