How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Memphis?
$78,920a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $37.94 an hour or $6,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.94
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,900Median: $78,920Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| 25th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 75th | $119,400 | $57.42 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Kingsport, TN | $84,660 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,460 |
| Jackson, TN | $75,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $74,020 |
| Clarksville, TN | $72,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $37.94 ($78,920 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $78,920 against $93,790 nationally, 16% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $77,090, so Memphis pays 2% more.
Where does Memphis rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
161 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,900 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.