Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $41,410 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $59,730
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $41,410
    75th
    $58,650
    90th
    $59,730

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 64% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 36% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,720
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,260
    Anchorage, AK $58,880
    Greenville, NC $57,590

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $55,840
    Security Guards $36,260
    Firefighters $35,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Winston, NC is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Winston, NC 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.