Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $38,810 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $38,810
    75th
    $52,080
    90th
    $63,140

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 45% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 55% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730
    Minnesota $72,070
    Wyoming $67,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,880
    Birmingham, AL $51,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,610

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $42,390
    Firefighters $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Ann Arbor, MI is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 25.9% below 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.