Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $48,870 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $68,600
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $68,600

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 83% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 17% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
    Firefighters $46,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Gainesville, FL is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Gainesville, FL is 6.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.