Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $45,900 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $30,340
90th percentile $82,520
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,340
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $82,520

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 62% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 38% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,760
    Security Guards$35,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,390
    Firefighters$42,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Pensacola, FL is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Pensacola, FL is 12.4% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $30,340 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.