How much does a private detective and investigator make in Massachusetts?
$50,240a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Massachusetts. That is $24.15 an hour or $4,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.15
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,250Median: $50,240Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| Median | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 75th | $94,660 | $45.51 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $60,910 |
| Providence, RI | $46,560 |
| Worcester, MA | $42,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 22. South Carolina | $51,530 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $51,200 |
| 24. Florida | $50,640 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $50,240 |
| 26. Tennessee | $49,360 |
| 27. Colorado | $48,730 |
| 28. Michigan | $48,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $24.15 ($50,240 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $50,240 against $51,220 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays private detective and investigators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $60,910 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.