Best States for Private Detectives and Investigators Salaries
$52,370
National Median Salary
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Top 10 Highest Paying States
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| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $77,320 | +47.6% | — | 480 |
| 2 | Maryland | $74,360 | +42.0% | — | 560 |
| 3 | Illinois | $73,070 | +39.5% | — | 1,770 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $72,070 | +37.6% | — | 940 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $68,290 | +30.4% | — | 400 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $67,360 | +28.6% | — | 40 |
| 7 | Vermont | $66,070 | +26.2% | — | — |
| 8 | Washington | $65,370 | +24.8% | — | 840 |
| 9 | Arizona | $64,960 | +24.0% | — | 980 |
| 10 | California | $60,210 | +15.0% | — | 5,260 |
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