Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $58,250 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $125,070
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $58,250
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $125,070

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 58% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 42% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,280
    California $60,210
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $59,950

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$128,470
    Firefighters$104,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$80,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$176,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Vallejo, CA is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Vallejo, CA is 11.2% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.