Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $46,190 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $55,000
    90th
    $59,950

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,740
    Firefighters $35,490
    Security Guards $35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in North Georgia is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in North Georgia is 11.8% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.