Classifier vs detective

The differences between classifiers and detectives can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a detective has an average salary of $57,984, which is higher than the $34,561 average annual salary of a classifier.

The top three skills for a classifier include technical knowledge, CPC and USPTO. The most important skills for a detective are physical evidence, patrol, and law enforcement agencies.

Classifier vs detective overview

	Classifier	Detective
Yearly salary	$34,561	$57,984
Hourly rate	$16.62	$27.88
Growth rate	6%	3%
Number of jobs	365	56,521
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	2	-

Classifier vs detective salary

Classifiers and detectives have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Classifier	Detective
Average salary	$34,561	$57,984
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $54,000	Between $35,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between classifier and detective education

There are a few differences between a classifier and a detective in terms of educational background:

	Classifier	Detective
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Arizona

Classifier vs detective demographics

Here are the differences between classifiers' and detectives' demographics:

	Classifier	Detective
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 67.3% Female, 32.7%	Male, 82.7% Female, 17.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 2.8% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	9%

Differences between classifier and detective duties and responsibilities

Classifier example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Review and prepare agency comments on draft classification standards issue by OPM.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.

Detective example responsibilities.

Manage all ABC issues and applications for liquor licenses.
Receive multiple letters of commendation for effective investigations that lead to successful prosecutions.
Monitor wire taps and conduct detailed surveillance of wire tap targets and associates.
Sole provider of data gathering from TIGTA's complaint management system and the IRS for biweekly phishing scam reports.
Connect GPS devices/recorder/audio/video by hard wiring to vehicle power for longer operations.
Optimize critical security of dignitaries by proficiently conducting foot and vehicle patrol of concentration areas.

Classifier vs detective skills

Common classifier skills

Technical Knowledge, 37%
CPC, 34%
USPTO, 23%
Tariff Schedule, 2%
Classification Process, 2%
Patent Applications, 1%

Common detective skills

Physical Evidence, 15%
Patrol, 13%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 8%
Crime Scenes, 5%
Insurance Fraud, 5%
Public Safety, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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