Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,150 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $38,560
90th percentile $76,010
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,560
    25th
    $41,710
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $76,010
    90th
    $76,010

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,910
    Security Guards $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,040
    Firefighters $38,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Southeast Minnesota is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 6.1% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,560 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,710.