Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $43,180 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $45,970
Employed locally 170
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $45,970

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 154% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 54% above 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $63,940
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $55,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,610
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $48,600
    Springfield, MA $46,570
    Colorado Springs, CO $45,840

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$20,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$49,900
    Firefighters$39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$22,110
    Bailiffs$37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in San Juan, PR is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in San Juan, PR is 17.5% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.