Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,230 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $85,740
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $36,410
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $85,740

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$35,620
    Firefighters$36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$55,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Upper East Mississippi is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.01 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 28.9% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,410.