How much does a private detective and investigator make in Lafayette?
$39,800a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,590Median: $39,800Highest 10%: $54,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,590 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| Median | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 75th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 90th | $54,090 | $26.00 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,810 |
| Slidell, LA | $44,390 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,500 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $19.13 ($39,800 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $39,800 against $51,220 nationally, 22% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $41,950, so Lafayette pays 5% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for private detective and investigator pay?
125 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,090 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.