Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for private detectives and investigators is $20.17 an hour ($41,950 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($51,220). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for private detectives and investigators in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| 25% of workers | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| 75% of workers | $25.45 | $52,930 |
| 90% of workers | $32.55 | $67,690 |
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $44,810 | 230 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $44,390 | 70 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $43,500 | 250 |
| Lafayette | $39,800 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $37,030 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for private detectives and investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 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: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $48,380 |
| Lawyers | $104,100 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $60,250 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $70,470 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $59,860 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $44,410 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $60,450 |
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