Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Michigan

Private Detectives and Investigators in Michigan earn a median salary of $41,748 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.3% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 590 private detectives and investigators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $38,280 to $50,630 depending on location.

$41,748 Avg median salary in Michigan
$50,630 Highest paying metro
$38,280 Lowest paying metro
590 Employed in Michigan

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Michigan

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Detroit, MI $50,630 $42,010 $72,330 430
      Grand Rapids, MI $41,500 $37,720 $51,320 60
      Mid Michigan $39,520 $35,890 $58,460 30
      Ann Arbor, MI $38,810 $38,810 $52,080 30
      Lansing, MI $38,280 $36,400 $48,870 40

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