Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in South Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,500 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $69,400
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $69,400

    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

    Related occupations in South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,940
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,720
    Security Guards $36,920
    Firefighters $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $53,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in South Georgia is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in South Georgia is 9.3% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.