Information on a CSI Salary for a Year
A crime scene investigator (CSI) rushes to the scene of the crime to collect evidence. A crime scene investigator can also be known as a special agent, detective or criminal investigator.
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National
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, detectives and criminal investigators earned a mean hourly wage of $31.66 and a mean annual wage of $65,860 in 2009.
Industry
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2009 reported that local governments employed the highest number of detectives and criminal investigators with a mean annual wage of $61,230. Average 2009 salaries were $75,390 for federal executive branch employees and $54,940 for state employees.
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Employment
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In 2009, the top paying industry for detectives and criminal investigators was the postal service, which paid about $95,170 annually. This was followed by the federal executive branch, and then colleges, universities and professional schools, where employees earned an average yearly wage of $61,820.
State
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The top-paying states for detectives and criminal investigators were the District of Columbia, $94,620; New Jersey, $85,930; California, $80,140; Delaware, $77,960; and Maryland, $77,910.
Metro
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The top-paying metropolitan areas for detectives and criminal investigators were Oakland, Calif. at $98,460; the Salinas, Calif. at $79,270; and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area at $93,270.
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