Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Michigan
Private Detectives and Investigators in Michigan earn a median of $48,650 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360; the top 10% earn over $87,420. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Michigan
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Michigan?
The median is $48,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360 and the top 10% earn over $87,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−5% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.