Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $50,530 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.29
10th percentile $40,620
90th percentile $89,740
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,620
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $50,530
    75th
    $76,120
    90th
    $89,740

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    Nearby metros — Private Detectives and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,720
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,600
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,430
    Columbia, SC $46,580

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,110
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,800
    Firefighters $51,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Myrtle Beach, SC is $24.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 3.5% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,620 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.