Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $45,840 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $40,400
90th percentile $78,810
Employed locally 90
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,400
    25th
    $42,620
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $78,810

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 53% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,550
    Connecticut $68,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $62,520

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,660
    Firefighters $62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Colorado Springs, CO is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 12.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,400 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,620.