Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Iowa
Private Detectives and Investigators in Iowa earn a median of $41,110 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920; the top 10% earn over $64,080. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$79,390 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$54,550 median in Iowa
- Insurance Underwriters$75,160 median in Iowa
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Iowa
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Iowa?
The median is $41,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920 and the top 10% earn over $64,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−20% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.