Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,410 -38.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $146,490
Employed locally 120
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $49,900
    50th (median)
    $57,410
    75th
    $70,500
    90th
    $146,490

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,620
    Firefighters $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Upper East Mississippi is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 38.7% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,900.