How much does a private detective and investigator make in Minnesota?
$57,880a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Minnesota. That is $27.83 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.83
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,520Median: $57,880Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 75th | $83,670 | $40.23 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.73 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 9. Illinois | $60,210 |
| 10. New York | $59,140 |
| 11. Utah | $57,910 |
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
| 13. Virginia | $56,160 |
| 14. Delaware | $55,710 |
| 15. New Jersey | $54,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $27.83 ($57,880 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $57,880 against $51,220 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays private detective and investigators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $70,220 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.