Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,970 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $45,170
90th percentile $121,020
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

Compare Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how North Central Tennessee stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
in
North Central Tennessee
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,170
    25th
    $51,940
    50th (median)
    $61,970
    75th
    $85,590
    90th
    $121,020

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,950
    Security Guards$37,500
    Firefighters$38,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$57,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Central Tennessee is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.08 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in North Central Tennessee is 33.8% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,940.