Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Alabama
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Alabama
$47,180
National Median
$52,370
Employment
580
Entry Level (10th)
$33,550
Top Earners (90th)
$83,290
How Alabama Compares
Alabama pays $5,190 less than the national median for private detectives and investigatorss.
There are 0.276 private detectives and investigators jobs per 1,000 workers in Alabama (location quotient: 1.1).
Other States for Private Detectives and Investigators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77,320 | 480 |
| Maryland | $74,360 | 560 |
| Illinois | $73,070 | 1,770 |
| Minnesota | $72,070 | 940 |
| Connecticut | $68,290 | 400 |
| Wyoming | $67,360 | 40 |
| Vermont | $66,070 | N/A |
| Washington | $65,370 | 840 |
| Arizona | $64,960 | 980 |
| California | $60,210 | 5,260 |
| New York | $59,840 | 1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $57,840 | 480 |
| North Carolina | $55,190 | 1,370 |
| Alaska | $54,080 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $53,890 | 650 |
| Nebraska | $52,160 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $51,990 | 230 |
| Rhode Island | $51,610 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $51,540 | 790 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,220 | 1,550 |