Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,360 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $72,180
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

Compare Private Detectives and Investigators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Maine stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Private Detectives and Investigators
in
Southwest Maine
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $42,330
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $72,180
    90th
    $72,180

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,980
    Security Guards$39,820
    Firefighters$46,480
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Southwest Maine is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Southwest Maine is 5.7% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,330.