How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Arkansas?
$54,500a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Arkansas. That is $26.20 an hour or $4,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.20
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,380Median: $54,500Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,380 | $19.89 | |
| 25th | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| Median | $54,500 | $26.20 | |
| 75th | $66,820 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.66 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $78,920 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $61,300 |
| Little Rock, AR | $56,270 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 48. South Carolina | $62,760 |
| 49. Louisiana | $60,450 |
| 50. Mississippi | $58,640 |
| 51. Arkansas | $54,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $26.20 ($54,500 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $54,500 against $93,790 nationally, 42% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $78,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.