Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Oregon
Private Detectives and Investigators in Oregon earn a median of $76,480 a year, +49% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +49% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,610; the top 10% earn over $97,500. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Oregon
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Oregon?
The median is $76,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,610 and the top 10% earn over $97,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+49% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.