Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #49 of 51 · LA
28.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,160 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $60,450
Employment 1,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,020P25 $46,320 Median $60,450P75 $78,700P90 $131,730
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in Louisiana earn between $39,020 and $131,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in Louisiana is $71,160, about 28.4% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $74,990 | $84,970 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $73,520 | $85,240 | 70 |
| Monroe, LA | $65,010 | $59,480 | 100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,760 | $71,890 | 420 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,430 | $84,230 | 450 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,030 | $69,890 | 40 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,820 | $64,560 | 90 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,400 | $89,020 | 70 |