Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

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

Median annual salary $49,050 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $84,570
Employed locally 370
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $62,770
    90th
    $84,570

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 64% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 36% 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
    Florida $48,880
    Gainesville, FL $48,870

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,020
    Firefighters $52,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Jacksonville, FL is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 6.3% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.