Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Mississippi
Private Detectives and Investigators in Mississippi earn a median of $39,060 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,800; the top 10% earn over $69,170. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Mississippi
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Mississippi?
The median is $39,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,800 and the top 10% earn over $69,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 49 (−24% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.