Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Louisiana
Private Detectives and Investigators in Louisiana earn a median salary of $43,008 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.9% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 630 private detectives and investigators are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $38,970 to $47,700 depending on location.
$43,008
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$47,700
Highest paying metro
$38,970
Lowest paying metro
630
Employed in Louisiana
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Private Detectives and Investigators
inPrivate Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,700 | $38,950 | $59,830 | 200 |
| Slidell, LA | $46,870 | $38,690 | $53,990 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $42,890 | $38,660 | $54,080 | 300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $42,100 | $36,170 | $46,190 | — |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,520 | $35,700 | $45,530 | 30 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,970 | $35,990 | $44,910 | 50 |