Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,310 -50.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $20,750
90th percentile $73,480
Employed locally 120
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,750
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $64,890
    90th
    $73,480

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$38,260
    Security Guards$32,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,480
    Firefighters$28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Louisiana is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Central Louisiana is 50.5% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $20,750 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.