Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $46,570 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $110,220
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $110,220

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 66% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 34% 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
    Maryland $74,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,550
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,260
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,280
    Massachusetts $57,840
    Madison, WI $52,530

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,190
    Security Guards $40,210
    Firefighters $66,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,630
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Springfield, MA is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Springfield, MA is 11.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.