Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Massachusetts
Private Detectives and Investigators in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,240 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,250; the top 10% earn over $121,090. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Massachusetts
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $50,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,250 and the top 10% earn over $121,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.