How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Monroe?
$65,010a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.25
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $65,010Highest 10%: $72,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $65,010 | $31.25 | |
| 75th | $68,730 | $33.04 | |
| 90th | $72,570 | $34.89 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Shreveport, LA | $73,520 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,760 |
| New Orleans, LA | $62,430 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,820 |
| Hammond, LA | $59,400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,240 |
| Houma, LA | $48,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $31.25 ($65,010 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $65,010 against $93,790 nationally, 31% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,450, so Monroe pays 8% more.
Where does Monroe rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
230 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,570 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.