Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $50,240 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $41,500
    50th (median)
    $50,240
    75th
    $69,390
    90th
    $95,180

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 80% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 20% 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
    Salem, OR $79,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Albuquerque, NM $62,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,190
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,450
    California $60,210

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $30,330
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,280
    Firefighters $49,270
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Montgomery, AL is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Montgomery, AL is 4.1% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,500.