Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,380 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $67,680
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $41,580
    50th (median)
    $48,380
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $67,680

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 71% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 29% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $54,720
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,470
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $52,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,860
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Florida $48,880

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,670
    Security Guards $35,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,760
    Firefighters $42,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Panama City, FL is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Panama City, FL is 7.6% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,580.