Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 49 · MA
16.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,110 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $50,240
Employment 280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,250P25 $42,540 Median $50,240P75 $94,660P90 $121,090
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Massachusetts earn between $40,250 and $121,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Massachusetts is $70,110, about 16.6% above the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,910 | $70,520 | 230 |
| Worcester, MA | $42,720 | $51,110 | 30 |