Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Louisiana
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Louisiana earn a median of $60,450 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020; the top 10% earn over $131,730. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Louisiana
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Louisiana?
The median is $60,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020 and the top 10% earn over $131,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−36% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.