Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $41,450 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.93
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $81,510
Employed locally 70
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $41,450
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $81,510

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 60% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 40% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    Jacksonville, FL $49,050
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,390
    Jackson, MS $42,400

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Wichita, KS is $19.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Wichita, KS is 20.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.