Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $67,520 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.46
10th percentile $41,680
90th percentile $88,460
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,680
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $67,520
    75th
    $76,110
    90th
    $88,460

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 74% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 26% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Firefighters $45,310
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Burlington, VT is $32.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Burlington, VT is 28.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,680 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.