Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $40,870 -56.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $64,260
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $50,450
    90th
    $64,260

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $41,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,090
    Security Guards $31,010
    Firefighters $28,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Louisiana is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 56.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.