Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $38,970 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $20,510
90th percentile $57,360
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,510
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $38,970
    75th
    $44,910
    90th
    $57,360

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 71% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 29% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    Maryland $74,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $62,520
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $59,840

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,840
    Security Guards$30,710
    Firefighters$38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Shreveport, LA is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Shreveport, LA is 25.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $20,510 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.