Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $42,400 -19% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $121,130
Employed locally 80
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $42,400
    75th
    $91,830
    90th
    $121,130

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 70% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Private Detectives and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    Oregon $77,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    Nearby metros — Private Detectives and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $53,540
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,790

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,770
    Firefighters $31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Jackson, MS is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Jackson, MS is 19% below the national median of $52,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in Jackson?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.