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Private Detectives and Investigators
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$60,460
Median Annual
$50,290
Total Workforce
35,300
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | $84,950 | 560 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,920 | 540 |
| #3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,500 | 230 |
| #4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $79,050 | 490 |
| #5 | Salem, OR | $77,290 | 170 |
| #6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,610 | 480 |
| #7 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $76,510 | 740 |
| #8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $76,130 | 380 |
| #9 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $76,060 | 210 |
| #10 | Oregon | $75,590 | 480 |
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