Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $56,600 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $91,260
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $48,510
    50th (median)
    $56,600
    75th
    $71,070
    90th
    $91,260

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$34,640
    Security Guards$28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$46,890
    Firefighters$32,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Alabama is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Alabama is 39.5% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,510.