Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,390 -45.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $32,770
90th percentile $59,670
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,770
    25th
    $42,380
    50th (median)
    $51,390
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $59,670

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$42,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$35,610
    Security Guards$29,260
    Firefighters$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$54,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Lower East Mississippi is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Lower East Mississippi is 45.1% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $32,770 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,380.