Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $69,120 +32% vs national
Median hourly $33.23
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $110,520
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $69,120
    75th
    $69,120
    90th
    $110,520

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 94% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,840
    Rochester, NY $55,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $50,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $47,860

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,560
    School Bus Monitors $36,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,570
    Firefighters $73,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Syracuse, NY is $33.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Syracuse, NY is 32% above 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.