Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Tennessee
Private Detectives and Investigators in Tennessee earn a median of $49,360 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,930; the top 10% earn over $101,030. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Tennessee
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Tennessee?
The median is $49,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,930 and the top 10% earn over $101,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.