Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $38,750 -26% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $43,740
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $41,000
    90th
    $43,740

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 59% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 41% 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
    Cleveland, OH $57,030
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $56,660
    Akron, OH $53,190
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $51,110
    Ohio $50,060
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,790

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,800
    Firefighters $42,430
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,570
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Canton, OH is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Canton, OH is 26% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.