Careers · Detectives and Criminal Investigators · New Jersey
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Jersey
Detectives and criminal investigators examine evidence and conduct interviews to solve crimes and prevent violations of federal, state, or local laws. They work for law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, and specialized investigative units, analyzing case details and building evidence to support prosecutions or prevent criminal activity. In New Jersey the median pay is $116,300 a year, 24% above the national median of $93,790.
$116,300median pay in New Jersey, per year
$91,360–$134,000middle half earn
3,080employed in New Jersey
$93,790U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against detectives and criminal investigators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in New Jersey
174open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in New Jersey or remote
1employer hiring
104posted in the last 7 days
NY · CA · FLwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEnglish LanguageEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Detectives and Criminal Investigators.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in other states
District of Columbia · $160,760Maryland · $126,730California · $124,840Delaware · $122,050Washington · $115,790Alaska · $114,940Hawaii · $113,940Virginia · $112,760Massachusetts · $110,150Oregon · $107,450
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against detectives and criminal investigators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against detectives and criminal investigators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.