How exposed are Detectives and Criminal Investigators to AI?
Detectives and Criminal Investigators score 55 out of 100 (High) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: High | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 62.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other high-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | −7.4 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 55.1 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $93,790 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +0.2% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 7,800 |
| Typical education to enter | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Related work experience | Less than 5 years |
| On-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
AIRRBridge rates Detectives and Criminal Investigators at 55 out of 100 (High) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 0.2% from 2025 to 2035, with about 7,800 openings a year.
How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $93,790 for this occupation.
What education do Detectives and Criminal Investigators need?
BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 33-3021.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.