Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #48 of 49 · LA
23.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,110 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $41,950
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,000P25 $36,750 Median $41,950P75 $52,930P90 $67,690
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Louisiana earn between $35,000 and $67,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Louisiana is $46,110, about 23.3% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,810 | $49,920 | 230 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $44,390 | $48,500 | 70 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,500 | $46,510 | 250 |
| Lafayette, LA | $39,800 | $41,870 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $37,030 | $41,880 | 40 |