How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Mobile?
$98,310a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $47.26 an hour or $8,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.26
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,980Median: $98,310Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $98,310 | $47.26 | |
| 75th | $140,500 | $67.55 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.10 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Huntsville, AL | $91,230 |
| Birmingham, AL | $79,560 |
| Montgomery, AL | $70,710 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Mobile, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Mobile?
The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $47.26 ($98,310 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Mobile than the national average?
Yes: $98,310 against $93,790 nationally, 5% more.
How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $66,290, so Mobile pays 48% more.
Where does Mobile rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
75 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Mobile?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,500 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.