DOL Median (Tennessee)
$60,000
vs National
-2.5%
National: $61,526BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,445
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-2.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,526
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Tennessee earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% below the national average of $61,526. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,445 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & REPORTER | $60,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in Tennessee?
The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Tennessee is $60,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Tennessee earns 2.5% less than the national median of $61,526, or $66,445 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.