Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,880 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $41,780
90th percentile $86,390
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,780
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $57,880
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $86,390

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,790
    Security Guards$40,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,530
    Firefighters$38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Northwest Minnesota is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 10.5% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,780 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.