Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Mississippi
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Mississippi earn a median of $58,640 a year, −37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −37% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260; the top 10% earn over $136,120. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Mississippi
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Mississippi?
The median is $58,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260 and the top 10% earn over $136,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−37% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.