Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #17 of 49 · NC
2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,350 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $52,890
Employment 1,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,600P25 $41,000 Median $52,890P75 $74,900P90 $98,560
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in North Carolina earn between $36,600 and $98,560. 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 North Carolina is $61,350, about 2% above the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $73,430 | $74,090 | 860 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,900 | $50,720 | 50 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $53,610 | $51,800 | 40 |
| Greenville, NC | $51,010 | $56,700 | 50 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,390 | $54,010 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $44,820 | $47,210 | 30 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $44,220 | $48,400 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $42,660 | $46,130 | 80 |