Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $47,550 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $40,250
90th percentile $187,200
Employed locally 340
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,250
    25th
    $40,740
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $69,790
    90th
    $187,200

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,040
    Greenville, NC $57,590
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,530
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Reno, NV $45,020

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$76,800
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56,140
    Firefighters$60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Las Vegas, NV is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 9.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,250 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,740.