Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $46,510 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $56,820
    90th
    $60,150

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 79% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 21% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,260
    Anchorage, AK $58,880
    Greenville, NC $57,590

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,350
    Firefighters $36,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Fayetteville, NC is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Fayetteville, NC is 11.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.