Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $56,780 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 210
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $51,290
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $105,790
    90th
    $155,110

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 87% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 13% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,160
    Firefighters $48,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Little Rock, AR is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Little Rock, AR is 39.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,290.