How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Lafayette?
$60,820a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 255 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $60,820Highest 10%: $86,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $54,650 | $26.27 | |
| Median | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $71,810 | $34.52 | |
| 90th | $86,310 | $41.50 |
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 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,240 |
| Houma, LA | $48,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $29.24 ($60,820 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $60,820 against $93,790 nationally, 35% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,450, so Lafayette pays 1% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
255 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,310 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.