Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $48,340 -48.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $75,130
Employed locally 150
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $43,710
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $75,130

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 75% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Maryland $125,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Alaska $121,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $118,830

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$44,150
    Security Guards$28,130
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$55,380
    Firefighters$33,190
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Houma, LA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Houma, LA is 48.3% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,710.