How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in New Jersey?
$116,300a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in New Jersey. That is $55.91 an hour or $9,692 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.91
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,100Median: $116,300Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,100 | $35.14 | |
| 25th | $91,360 | $43.92 | |
| Median | $116,300 | $55.91 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.42 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.60 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $110,800 |
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $103,000 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $99,860 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,580 |
| Allentown, PA | $94,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 2. Maryland | $126,700 |
| 3. California | $124,800 |
| 4. Delaware | $122,100 |
| 5. New Jersey | $116,300 |
| 6. Washington | $115,800 |
| 7. Alaska | $114,900 |
| 8. Hawaii | $113,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $55.91 ($116,300 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $116,300 against $93,790 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $110,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.