Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Vermont
Private Detectives and Investigators in Vermont earn a median of $67,910 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,860; the top 10% earn over $95,830. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Vermont
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$75,270 median in Vermont (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$67,160 median in Vermont
- Insurance Underwriters$77,990 median in Vermont
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Vermont
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Vermont?
The median is $67,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,860 and the top 10% earn over $95,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 49 (+33% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.