How much does a private detective and investigator make in Louisiana?
$41,950a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Louisiana. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.17
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $41,950Highest 10%: $67,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| 75th | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| 90th | $67,690 | $32.54 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,810 |
| Slidell, LA | $44,390 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,500 |
| Lafayette, LA | $39,800 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 39. South Dakota | $44,840 |
| 40. North Dakota | $44,310 |
| 41. Maine | $43,830 |
| 42. Louisiana | $41,950 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $41,850 |
| 44. Indiana | $41,830 |
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $20.17 ($41,950 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $41,950 against $51,220 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays private detective and investigators the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $44,810 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.