Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $76,730 +46.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.89
10th percentile $43,230
90th percentile $102,560
Employed locally 670
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,230
    25th
    $53,410
    50th (median)
    $76,730
    75th
    $86,180
    90th
    $102,560

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 78% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,920
    Firefighters $43,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $36.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 46.5% above 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,230 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,410.