Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $50,860 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $112,680
Employed locally 1,200
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $112,680

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 69% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 31% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $54,720
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,470
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $52,360
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Florida $48,880
    Gainesville, FL $48,870

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$94,290
    Firefighters$75,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,100
    Transportation Security Screeners$65,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$118,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Miami, FL is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Miami, FL is 2.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.