Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Louisiana
Private Detectives and Investigators in Louisiana earn a median of $41,950 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000; the top 10% earn over $67,690. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Louisiana
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Louisiana?
The median is $41,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000 and the top 10% earn over $67,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.