Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Minnesota
Private Detectives and Investigators in Minnesota earn a median of $57,880 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,520; the top 10% earn over $101,360. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Minnesota
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Minnesota?
The median is $57,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,520 and the top 10% earn over $101,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 49 (+13% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.