Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Iowa

Ranked #43 of 49 · IA

19.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,190 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $41,110
Employment 170

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,920P25 $38,380 Median $41,110P75 $54,680P90 $64,080

About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Iowa earn between $36,920 and $64,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Iowa
$48,190
U.S. average
$60,150

The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Iowa is $48,190, about 19.9% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Iowa

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $41,110 $53,130 40
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $39,960 $51,100 30

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