Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Wyoming
Private Detectives and Investigators in Wyoming earn a median of $54,310 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Wyoming
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,550; the top 10% earn over $80,120. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Wyoming
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Wyoming?
The median is $54,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,550 and the top 10% earn over $80,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wyoming a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+6% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.