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Job Title Asset Protection Investigator Salary Range $22.61 - $28.26 per hour, based on market, experience, and qualifications. Responsibilities Maintain the general safety of customers, employees ...

$22.61 - $28.26/hr

Job Title Asset Protection Investigator Salary Range $22.61 - $28.26 per hour, based on market, experience, and qualifications. Responsibilities Maintain the general safety of customers, employees ...

Investigator Salary Range: $66,538 - $71,378 Kalamazoo Defender is an independent non-profit organization that provides legal representation to the adult indigent population charged with a crime ...

Investigator

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$66K - $71K/yr

Investigator Salary Range: $66,538 - $71,378 Kalamazoo Defender is an independent non-profit organization that provides legal representation to the adult indigent population charged with a crime ...

Investigator

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$66K - $71K/yr

Investigator Salary Range: $66,538 - $71,378 Kalamazoo Defender is an independent non-profit organization that provides legal representation to the adult indigent population charged with a crime ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for investigator salaries in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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In Georgia, investigators typically earn an average salary ranging from $45,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience, specialization, and employer. Private investigators may have variable earnings based on case volume and client contracts, while law enforcement investigators often have structured pay scales aligned with government pay grades.

What kind of investigator makes the most money?

Private investigators and corporate security investigators tend to earn higher salaries compared to other investigator roles, especially those with specialized skills such as cyber investigation or forensic analysis. Senior investigators with extensive experience, certifications, and a strong reputation can also command higher pay, often working in high-stakes environments or for large organizations.
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Infographic showing various Investigator Salaries job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Medical Investigator

Jefferson County Human Resources

Watertown, NY • On-site

$29.26 - $36.64/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit your application directly to Jefferson County Human Resources. You may apply online via our 
Employment Portal at jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com or by mailing a paper application to: Jefferson County Human Resources, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Medical Investigator:
The Jefferson County Public Health Service is currently seeking applications for Medical Investigator.

Salary Range:
$29.26 - 36.64 per hour

Benefits:
  • NYS Retirement.
  • Deferred Compensation.
  • Sick Leave.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Flex Spending Account.
  • Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

*Jefferson County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer*

Minimum Qualifications:
  • (A.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice or a health related field;
  • (B.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice, or a health-related field and one year of experience in mortuary science caring for the deceased and providing support for the grieving, or investigative work in such areas as criminal, medical, clinical laboratory, or insurance investigation in death cases including evidence gathering and/or analysis; or
  • (C.) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree and possession of a Registered Physician's Assistant certificate issued by the State of New York and one year of experience as a Physician's Assistant; or
  • (D.) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a an associate's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice, or a health related field and three years of experience in mortuary science caring for the deceased and providing support for the grieving, or investigative work in such areas as criminal, medical, clinical laboratory, or insurance investigation in death cases including evidence gathering and/or analysis; or
  • (E.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), B), C), and D) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
  • Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.
  • Appointees will also be required to obtain a national certification with the American Board of Medical Death Investigators (ABMDI).

Apply online:
https://Jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/
Or send a paper application and resume to:
Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,
175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.