Private Detectives and Investigators in California
SOC 33-9021 ยท Protective Service
4,190Jobs in California
$67,040Mean annual wage
7th of 49Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,600 | $20.48 |
| 25th percentile | $45,380 | $21.82 |
| Median (50th) | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| 75th percentile | $82,110 | $39.47 |
| 90th percentile | $103,410 | $49.71 |
| Mean | $67,040 | $32.23 |
Across 49 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($88,260), Oregon ($74,690), Washington ($71,020); the lowest are South Dakota ($44,210), Louisiana ($46,110), Mississippi ($46,370). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,190 | $67,040 | $61,250 |
| Arizona | 790 | $62,410 | $61,030 |
| Nevada | 350 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 610 | $74,690 | $76,480 |