Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $45,020 -14% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $40,410
90th percentile $129,920
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,410
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $72,180
    90th
    $129,920

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,040
    Greenville, NC $57,590
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,530
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,550

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Firefighters $67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Reno, NV is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Reno, NV is 14% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,410 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.