Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in North Dakota
Private Detectives and Investigators in North Dakota earn a median of $44,310 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,710; the top 10% earn over $61,320. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in North Dakota
How much do private detectives and investigators make in North Dakota?
The median is $44,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,710 and the top 10% earn over $61,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−13% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.