How much does a private detective and investigator make in Oxnard?
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area. That is $27.97 an hour or $4,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.97
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 80
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 75th | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $74,350 | $35.75 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| San Francisco, CA | $70,150 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,130 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,220 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,650 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,970 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,590 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,230 |
Related jobs in Oxnard
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Oxnard, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Oxnard?
The median hourly pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area is $27.97 ($58,170 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Oxnard than the national average?
Yes: $58,170 against $51,220 nationally, 14% more.
How does Oxnard compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $61,250, so Oxnard pays 5% less.
Where does Oxnard rank for private detective and investigator pay?
30 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Oxnard?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,350 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.