Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Nebraska
Private Detectives and Investigators in Nebraska earn a median of $51,750 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,950; the top 10% earn over $89,480. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Nebraska
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Nebraska?
The median is $51,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,950 and the top 10% earn over $89,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.