Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #12 of 49 · TN
6.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,810 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $49,360
Employment 940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,930P25 $38,520 Median $49,360P75 $99,170P90 $101,030
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Tennessee earn between $33,930 and $101,030. 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 Tennessee is $63,810, about 6.1% above the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $99,680 | $78,160 | 310 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $44,890 | $58,630 | 210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,150 | $45,790 | 70 |