BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Private Detectives and Investigators in Washington earn between $43,060 and $104,220, with a mean of $71,020. The national average for this role is $59,697.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $71,020 |
| National Average | $59,697 |
| District of Columbia | $88,260 |
| Oregon | $74,690 |
| Massachusetts | $70,110 |
| New Hampshire | $69,350 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Washington. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.