Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Investigate or solve crimes.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $38.36 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Average
Growth rate: 2.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Detective Sergeant Narcotics Detective Police Detective See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Detectives and Criminal Investigators *
U S |
$30.77 | $43.36 | $55.54 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$32.03 | $38.36 | $48.15 |
Central Minnesota |
$31.13 | $35.74 | $41.57 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$32.03 | $37.62 | $46.52 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$30.2 | $36.16 | $40.95 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$33 | $38.44 | $41.82 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$34.63 | $37.73 | $40.67 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$32.87 | $40.92 | $51.69 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1550 workers employed in this small career.
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1135 new Detectives
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