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33-3021.00 - Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.

33-3021.01    Police Detectives
33-3021.02    Police Identification and Records Officers
33-3021.03    Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
33-3021.05    Immigration and Customs Inspectors
33-3021.06    Intelligence Analysts   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
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Wages & Employment  |  Additional Information

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages (2010) $33.08 hourly, $68,820 annual
Employment (2008) 112,000 employees
Projected growth (2008-2018) Faster than average (14% to 19%) Faster than average (14% to 19%)
Projected job openings (2008-2018) 41,600
Top industries (2008)
Government (99% employed in this sector)

State & National

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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  • Police and detectives external site. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.

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