How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Jackson?
$75,610a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $36.35 an hour or $6,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.35
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 184 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,010Median: $75,610Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 25th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| Median | $75,610 | $36.35 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.30 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Kingsport, TN | $84,660 |
| Memphis, TN | $78,920 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $74,020 |
| Clarksville, TN | $72,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $36.35 ($75,610 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $75,610 against $93,790 nationally, 19% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $77,090, so Jackson pays 2% less.
Where does Jackson rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
184 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.