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Private Detectives and Investigators in Virginia
Is Virginia a good place for you to work as a Private Detective or Investigator?
- Private Detectives and Investigators in Virginia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Private Detectives and Investigators Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Private Detectives and Investigators ranged from $31,390 to $107,910 with $65,170 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.09 to $51.88. The median hourly rate was $31.33.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $34.7 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $3.37.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Virginia Metros for Private Detectives and Investigators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Private Detectives and Investigators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,710 | $70,400 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 90 | $51,430 |
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 |
What Major Will Prepare You For a Private Detective or Investigator Career?
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Criminal Justice & Corrections
- Criminal Justice & Police Science
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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