Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,710 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $92,390
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $58,370
    90th
    $92,390

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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
    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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,690
    Firefighters $61,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Visalia, CA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Visalia, CA is 12.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.