How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Jackson?
$68,520a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $32.94 an hour or $5,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.94
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 221 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,270Median: $68,520Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $53,810 | $25.87 | |
| Median | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 75th | $88,610 | $42.60 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.66 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Memphis, TN | $78,920 |
| Gulfport, MS | $57,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $32.94 ($68,520 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $68,520 against $93,790 nationally, 27% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $58,640, so Jackson pays 17% more.
Where does Jackson rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
221 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,900 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.