Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $50,060 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $41,930
90th percentile $101,710
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,930
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $91,630
    90th
    $101,710

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 52% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Syracuse, NY $69,120
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,840
    Rochester, NY $55,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $47,860

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,490
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,970
    School Bus Monitors $37,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,210
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $111,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Kiryas Joel, NY is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 4.4% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,930 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.