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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators



Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Excludes "Private Detectives and Investigators" (33-9021).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 20032$38.53/hr$30.77/hr$31.75/hr$36.63/hr$45.27/hr$51.01/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Public Administration1,770$40.25/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$46.65/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30$39.12/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 50$37.87/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$34.56/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 50$40.27/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 60$42.16/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 80$39.47/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 90$40.25/hr3.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 90$42.12/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 90$39.40/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 120$37.40/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 130$39.39/hr6.9%
Northeast Minnesota 140$37.76/hr2.8%
Central Minnesota 160$39.20/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 170$36.63/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 200$36.63/hr6.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,040$41.24/hr4.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,140$41.24/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,770$40.25/hr4.8%




  • Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.
  • Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
  • Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.
  • Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.
  • Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
  • Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
  • Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
  • Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
  • Conduct presentations of analytic findings.
  • Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.