Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Montana
Private Detectives and Investigators in Montana earn a median of $47,430 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,900; the top 10% earn over $73,190. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,290 median in Montana
- Insurance Underwriters$63,140 median in Montana
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Montana
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Montana?
The median is $47,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,900 and the top 10% earn over $73,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.