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So You Want to Be a Cop by | Quick Facts: Private Detectives and Investigators | |
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| 2021 Median Pay | $59,380 per year $28.55 per hour |
| Entry-Level Education | Some college, no degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | 1 to 5 years |
| On-the-job Training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2021 | 37,00 |
| Job Outlook, 2021-31 | 6% (As ast as average) |
| Employment Change, 2021-31 | 2,100 |
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| Quick Facts: Police and Detectives | |
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| 2014 Median Pay | $66,020 per year $31.74 per hour |
| Entry-Level Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | See How to Become One |
| On-the-job Training | See How to Become One |
| Number of Jobs, 2021 | 808,200 |
| Job Outlook, 2021-31 | 3% (Slower than average) |
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Employment Change, 2021-31 |
20,600 |
