Diversion Investigator Salary in the United States

How much does a Diversion Investigator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diversion Investigator in the United States is $63,459 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Diversion Investigator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,656
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,926 to $70,367
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,978
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Diversion Investigator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,367 $5,864 $1,353 $34
Average $63,459 $5,288 $1,220 $31
25th Percentile $56,926 $4,744 $1,095 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Diversion Investigator Salaries

A Diversion Investigator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Diversion Investigator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Diversion Investigator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,824
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,277
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,386
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,650
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,216
Levels Salary
Entry Level Diversion Investigator$62,824
Intermediate Level Diversion Investigator$63,277
Senior Level Diversion Investigator$65,386
Specialist Level Diversion Investigator$67,650
Expert Level Diversion Investigator$68,216
$62,824 0 yr
$63,277 < 2 yrs
$65,386 2-4 yrs
$67,650 5-8 yrs
$68,216 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Diversion Investigators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,041
  • San Francisco: $79,164
  • Oakland: $77,496

What Skills Can Increase a Diversion Investigator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.06% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 3.92% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
  • Automotive Services (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Repairing and maintaining vehicles to ensure better performance, longer vehicle life, and fuel efficiency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.06%
Welding 3.92%
Automotive Services 2.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Diversion Investigator's salary.
  • Fleet Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Mechanical Repair: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Fleet Management
$69,805
10%
Mechanical Repair
$68,536
8%
Leadership
$67,901
7%
Adaptability
$67,901
7%
Mechanical Aptitude
$66,632
5%
Written Communication
$66,632
5%
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Diversion Investigator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diversion Investigator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Diversion Investigator

Salaries for a Diversion Investigator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,588 in 2023 to around $50,281 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Diversion Investigator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Diversion Investigator Over Time

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2023
$50,588
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$50,602
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2024 $50,602
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