Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $40,220 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $40,220
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $62,680

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 62% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 38% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,720
    Maryland $74,360
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Arizona $64,960

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,160
    Firefighters$48,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Little Rock, AR is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Little Rock, AR is 23.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.