How much does a private detective and investigator make in Iowa?
$41,110a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Iowa. That is $19.76 an hour or $3,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.76
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $41,110Highest 10%: $64,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| 75th | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| 90th | $64,080 | $30.81 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $44,100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $41,110 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 44. Indiana | $41,830 |
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
| 46. New Mexico | $41,600 |
| 47. Iowa | $41,110 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,680 |
| 49. Mississippi | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.76 ($41,110 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $41,110 against $51,220 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays private detective and investigators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $44,100 a year.
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.