Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Mississippi
Private Detectives and Investigators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $43,080 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.7% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 190 private detectives and investigators are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $37,230 to $53,540 depending on location.
$43,080
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$53,540
Highest paying metro
$37,230
Lowest paying metro
190
Employed in Mississippi
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Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $53,540 | $39,040 | $58,880 | 50 |
| Jackson, MS | $42,400 | $36,720 | $91,830 | 80 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $39,150 | $36,210 | $46,830 | 30 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $37,230 | $36,410 | $45,510 | 30 |