Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $64,140 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $97,710
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $56,090
    50th (median)
    $64,140
    75th
    $78,110
    90th
    $97,710

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 107% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 7% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Great Falls, MT $126,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    California $122,140

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,780
    Security Guards $36,960
    Firefighters $66,890
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 31.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,090.