Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $57,130 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $40,780
90th percentile $73,530
Employed locally 100
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,780
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $57,130
    75th
    $63,980
    90th
    $73,530

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 53% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 47% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,280
    California $60,210
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $59,950

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,370
    Firefighters $74,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $151,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Oxnard, CA is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Oxnard, CA is 9.1% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,780 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.