Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $58,880 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $100,080
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $87,520
    90th
    $100,080

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 61% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Private Detectives and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    Oregon $77,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    Nearby metros — Private Detectives and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $55,970
    Akron, OH $53,190
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $46,390
    North Dakota $45,710

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $110,180
    Firefighters $63,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Anchorage, AK is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.4% above the national median of $52,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.