Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $57,770 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $85,010
Employed locally 70
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $40,710
    50th (median)
    $57,770
    75th
    $80,080
    90th
    $85,010

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 67% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 33% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,530
    Connecticut $68,290
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $61,850
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,600

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,910
    Firefighters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in New Haven, CT is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in New Haven, CT is 10.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,710.