Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $56,280 -39.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $43,090
90th percentile $137,680
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,090
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $56,280
    75th
    $90,690
    90th
    $137,680

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% 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
    Maryland $125,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Alaska $121,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $118,830

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,840
    Security Guards $30,710
    Firefighters $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $60,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Shreveport, LA is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Shreveport, LA is 39.9% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,090 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.