Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $60,450 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $94,320
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $92,400
    90th
    $94,320

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 84% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 16% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,820
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,080
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,310
    El Paso, TX $42,100

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,680
    Security Guards $31,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,150
    Firefighters $64,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,080
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $70,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Tyler, TX is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Tyler, TX is 15.4% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.