Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $38,280 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $83,850
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $83,850

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 54% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730
    Minnesota $72,070
    Wyoming $67,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,880
    Birmingham, AL $51,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,610

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,070
    Security Guards$36,220
    School Bus Monitors$29,200
    Firefighters$50,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,270
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$84,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Lansing, MI is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Lansing, MI is 26.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.