SOC 33-3021
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Risk Score
⚠️48/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥110,790
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$94K
$54K – $159K
Projected Growth
📈-0.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖82/100
High exposure
💡 Detectives and Criminal Investigators face a risk score of 48/100 — 4 points above the national average of 44. With 82/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $94K ($47K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Detectives and Criminal Investigators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive policing and crime analytics are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 110,790 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios and community relationship-building and trust development to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive policing and crime analytics
Automated access control and identity verification
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios
Community relationship-building and trust development
Physical apprehension and emergency response
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 69% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 67% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 55% |