Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $107,240 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.56
10th percentile $42,510
90th percentile $159,410
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,510
    25th
    $65,540
    50th (median)
    $107,240
    75th
    $146,490
    90th
    $159,410

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 185% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 85% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Great Falls, MT $126,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    California $122,140

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$30,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,480
    Firefighters$46,250
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Mobile, AL is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Mobile, AL is 14.6% above 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,510 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,540.