Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $54,720 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $87,400
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $83,120
    90th
    $87,400

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 69% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 31% 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
    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
    Gainesville, FL $48,870

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,510
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    Firefighters $51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Crestview, FL is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Crestview, FL is 4.5% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.