Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Massachusetts

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Massachusetts

Private Detectives and Investigators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $50,623 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 460 private detectives and investigators are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $45,020 to $60,280 depending on location.

$50,623 Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$60,280 Highest paying metro
$45,020 Lowest paying metro
460 Employed in Massachusetts

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Massachusetts

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Boston, MA-NH $60,280 $47,510 $72,180 390
      Springfield, MA $46,570 $40,580 $66,560 30
      Worcester, MA $45,020 $41,280 $54,130 40

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