Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $69,320 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $133,560
Employed locally 220
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $56,770
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $91,260
    90th
    $133,560

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 110% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 10% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $30,330
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,280
    Firefighters $49,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $45,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Montgomery, AL is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Montgomery, AL is 25.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,770.