How much does a private detective and investigator make in Beaumont?
$57,620a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,820Median: $57,620Highest 10%: $94,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,820 | $16.26 | |
| 25th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $68,360 | $32.87 | |
| 90th | $94,590 | $45.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Dallas, TX | $61,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,760 |
| Houston, TX | $46,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,070 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Beaumont, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Beaumont?
The median hourly pay in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area is $27.70 ($57,620 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Beaumont than the national average?
Yes: $57,620 against $51,220 nationally, 12% more.
How does Beaumont compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,810, so Beaumont pays 11% more.
Where does Beaumont rank for private detective and investigator pay?
32 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Beaumont?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,590 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.