BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Private Detectives and Investigators in Iowa earn between $36,920 and $64,080, with a mean of $48,190. The national average for this role is $59,697.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $48,190 |
| National Average | $59,697 |
| District of Columbia | $88,260 |
| Oregon | $74,690 |
| Washington | $71,020 |
| Massachusetts | $70,110 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Iowa. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.