Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Michigan
Ranked #33 of 49 · MI
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,850 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $48,650
Employment 850
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,360P25 $38,410 Median $48,650P75 $61,590P90 $87,420
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Michigan earn between $36,360 and $87,420. 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 Michigan is $53,850, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,690 | $54,780 | 350 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $42,140 | $53,830 | 80 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $37,750 | $46,930 | 40 |