Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $54,540 -41.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $42,970
90th percentile $81,590
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,970
    25th
    $49,060
    50th (median)
    $54,540
    75th
    $64,590
    90th
    $81,590

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,470
    Security Guards$30,580
    Firefighters$42,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$37,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Alabama is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Alabama is 41.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,970 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,060.