Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $49,990 -46.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $75,240
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $70,500
    90th
    $75,240

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 85% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $77,960
    Jackson, MS $61,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $57,740

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,690
    Security Guards $30,060
    Firefighters $32,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $41,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hattiesburg, MS is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 46.6% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.