Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #47 of 49 · MS
22.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,370 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $39,060
Employment 330
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,800P25 $36,210 Median $39,060P75 $52,360P90 $69,170
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Mississippi earn between $31,800 and $69,170. 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 Mississippi is $46,370, about 22.9% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,060 | $48,120 | 60 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $41,690 | $50,710 | 40 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,150 | $44,810 | 30 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,920 | $47,830 | 70 |