Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,030 -43.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 140
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $75,800

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,150
    Security Guards $30,540
    Firefighters $40,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,230
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeast Alabama is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeast Alabama is 43.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.