How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Tennessee?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Tennessee. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $84,660 |
| Memphis, TN | $78,920 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
| 40. Kansas | $75,740 |
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $77,090 against $93,790 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $84,660 a year.
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.