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Private Detectives and Investigators in Connecticut
Get the information you need to know about working as a Private Detective or Investigator.
- Private Detectives and Investigators in Connecticut earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Private Detective or Investigator Career?
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Criminal Justice & Corrections
- Criminal Justice & Police Science
- Law Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management
- Cyber/Computer Forensics & Counterterrorism
- Financial Forensics & Fraud Investigation
- Protective Services Operations
- Maritime Law Enforcement
- Cultural/Archaelogical Resources Protection
What do Private Detectives and Investigators Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Private Detectives and Investigators ranged from $29,330 to $75,230 with $57,300 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.1 to $36.17. The median hourly rate was $27.55.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $30.15 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $2.60.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Private Detectives and Investigators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Private Detectives and Investigators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,870 | $65,420 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,100 | $42,750 |
| Florida | 2,860 | $36,570 |
| New York | 1,720 | $59,780 |
| Texas | 1,570 | $46,720 |
| Ohio | 1,280 | $38,080 |
| Georgia | 1,080 | $47,500 |
| Illinois | 860 | $55,580 |
| New Jersey | 740 | $62,060 |
| Tennessee | 580 | $0 |
| North Carolina | 570 | $51,370 |
| Massachusetts | 550 | $54,340 |
| Michigan | 530 | $50,620 |
| Louisiana | 520 | $44,490 |
| Minnesota | 490 | $0 |
| Nevada | 460 | $69,300 |
| Arizona | 380 | $52,060 |
| Oregon | 350 | $52,260 |
| Colorado | 340 | $50,740 |
| Oklahoma | 300 | $37,220 |
Below are the states where Private Detectives and Investigators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $69,300 |
| District of Columbia | $68,940 |
| Alaska | $67,240 |
| California | $65,420 |
| Virginia | $65,170 |
| New Jersey | $62,060 |
| New York | $59,780 |
| Idaho | $57,310 |
| Connecticut | $57,300 |
| Maryland | $56,580 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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