Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $43,740 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $33,240
90th percentile $82,120
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,240
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $68,240
    90th
    $82,120

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 79% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 21% 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
    Cleveland, OH $57,030
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $56,660
    Akron, OH $53,190
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $51,110
    Ohio $50,060
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,790

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,530
    Firefighters $45,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Youngstown, OH is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Youngstown, OH is 16.5% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,240 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.