Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $54,639 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -41.6% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 760 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $49,990 to $61,350 depending on location.
$54,639
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$61,350
Highest paying metro
$49,990
Lowest paying metro
760
Employed in Mississippi
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $61,350 | $46,920 | $86,940 | 210 |
| Gulfport, MS | $57,740 | $49,690 | $113,030 | 140 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $57,410 | $49,900 | $70,500 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $52,590 | $46,730 | $57,210 | 80 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $52,000 | $43,330 | $70,500 | 60 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $51,390 | $42,380 | $57,250 | 110 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $49,990 | $46,940 | $70,500 | 40 |