Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $46,910 -49.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $38,560
90th percentile $82,620
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,560
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $61,450
    90th
    $82,620

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$43,120
    Security Guards$30,800
    Firefighters$52,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast Alabama is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast Alabama is 49.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,560 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.