Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,810 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $41,370
90th percentile $82,030
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,370
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $58,700
    90th
    $82,030

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,630
    Security Guards$36,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84,510
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 4.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,370 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.