Salaries for Detectives, Homicide Detectives, Criminologists and Criminal Investigators in Tennessee

Median and average salaries for detectives, homicide detectives, criminologists and criminal investigators in Tennessee range from $47,890 to $58,950 respectively. This is based on data collected and analyzed by the U.S. Department of Labor. The beginning salary tends to average between $33,610 and $40,050. Detectives in the top 75th percentile have been reported averaging $68,820, but for those in the top ten percent statewide, there is an incredible average of $112,490, which is 57% more than the statewide median salary.

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Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Program: BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology

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Grand Canyon University

Featured Program: BS in Law Enforcement Advancement; MS in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

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Liberty University

Featured Program: AA: Criminal Justice; BS: Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation; MS: Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership

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Arizona State University - Online

Featured Program: Online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice – Policing

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University of Phoenix

Featured Program: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice; Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security

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Rasmussen University

Featured Program: Law Enforcement Associate and Certificate; Criminal Justice Associate Degree

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The Tennessee Department of Human Resources also provides salary data regarding investigative careers in Tennessee, as shown here:

TBI Special Agent – Criminal Investigator 1

• Minimum Salary: $45,324
• Maximum Salary: $70,320

TBI Special Agent – Criminal Investigator 2

• Minimum Salary: $49,500
• Maximum Salary: $76,788

Furthermore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has collected salary information of detectives and criminal investigators in Tennessee, and this is shown in the table here:

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