Detectives and Criminal Investigators in The United States
(Detectives e investigadores criminales)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators -- Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 33-3021.00 |
Career Interests | EI |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (< 5 years) Less than 5 years |
Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.25 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 110,700 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 113,500 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 7,500 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $44,860 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $86,030 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $139,180 |
Career Cluster | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad) |
Major Occupational Group | Protective Service |
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