Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $28.19 an hour ($58,640 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 37% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.84 | $41,260 |
| 25% of workers | $23.69 | $49,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.19 | $58,640 |
| 75% of workers | $37.61 | $78,230 |
| 90% of workers | $65.44 | $136,120 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $68,520 | 210 |
| Hattiesburg | $57,420 | 30 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $57,060 | 170 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $46,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $59,860 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $38,720 |
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