Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $63,940 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $95,260
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $82,230
    90th
    $95,260

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 8% 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
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Oregon $77,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,720
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,530
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,530

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $90,540
    Firefighters $75,130
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,540
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Eugene, OR is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Eugene, OR is 22.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.