Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $53,540 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $64,860
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

Compare Private Detectives and Investigators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Gulfport, MS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Private Detectives and Investigators
in
Gulfport, MS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $39,040
    50th (median)
    $53,540
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $64,860

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 87% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 13% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,790
    Jackson, MS $42,400

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,590
    Firefighters $42,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Gulfport, MS is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Gulfport, MS is 2.2% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,040.