Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $41,250 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $53,720
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $41,250
    75th
    $46,920
    90th
    $53,720

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 61% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 39% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $75,230
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,230
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $58,990
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,880
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $54,680
    Portland-South Portland, ME $53,770

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $41,560
    Firefighters $55,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,180
    Security Guards $42,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,530
    School Bus Monitors $38,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Lewiston, ME is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Lewiston, ME is 21.2% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.