Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $50,960 -45.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $68,840
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $41,930
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $63,940
    90th
    $68,840

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,810
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$39,680
    Firefighters$27,440
    Security Guards$31,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$57,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeast Louisiana is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeast Louisiana is 45.5% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,930.