Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Arkansas
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Arkansas earn a median of $54,500 a year, −42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −42% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,380; the top 10% earn over $144,890. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Arkansas
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Arkansas?
The median is $54,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,380 and the top 10% earn over $144,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−42% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.