Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,990 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $54,680
    90th
    $61,730

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,660
    Firefighters $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Middle Georgia is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Middle Georgia is 14.1% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.