How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Hammond?
$59,400a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Hammond, LA metro area. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 261 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $59,400Highest 10%: $207,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $140,500 | $67.55 | |
| 90th | $207,800 | $99.91 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Shreveport, LA | $73,520 |
| Monroe, LA | $65,010 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,760 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,430 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,820 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,240 |
| Houma, LA | $48,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Hammond, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Hammond?
The median hourly pay in the Hammond, LA metro area is $28.56 ($59,400 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Hammond than the national average?
No: $59,400 against $93,790 nationally, 37% less.
How does Hammond compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,450, so Hammond pays 2% less.
Where does Hammond rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
261 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,800 or more.
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.