Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $55,960 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $149,780
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $55,960
    75th
    $87,010
    90th
    $149,780

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 71% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 29% below 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,350
    Firefighters $33,870
    Security Guards $31,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Slidell, LA is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Slidell, LA is 40.2% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.