How much does a private detective and investigator make in Tucson?
$41,450a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $19.93 an hour or $3,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.93
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $41,450Highest 10%: $76,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $41,450 | $19.93 | |
| 75th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 90th | $76,020 | $36.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $19.93 ($41,450 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $41,450 against $51,220 nationally, 19% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,030, so Tucson pays 32% less.
Where does Tucson rank for private detective and investigator pay?
120 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,020 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.