Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $57,980 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $89,010
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $74,350
    90th
    $89,010

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 59% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 41% 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
    Connecticut $68,290
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $67,520
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $55,970
    South Carolina $53,890
    Portland-South Portland, ME $53,770
    Utah $51,130

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,210
    Firefighters $48,430
    Security Guards $35,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Ogden, UT is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Ogden, UT is 10.7% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.