Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $45,510 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $76,120
Employed locally 110
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $45,510
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $76,120

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 62% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 38% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $54,720
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,470
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $52,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,860
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Florida $48,880

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,100
    Firefighters $69,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,530
    Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $113,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Cape Coral, FL is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Cape Coral, FL is 13.1% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.