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Private Detectives and Investigators

Role Overview

Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Oregon	$77,320
Maryland	$74,360
Illinois	$73,070
Minnesota	$72,070
Connecticut	$68,290
Wyoming	$67,360
Vermont	$66,070
Washington	$65,370
Arizona	$64,960
California	$60,210
New York	$59,840
Massachusetts	$57,840
North Carolina	$55,190
Alaska	$54,080
South Carolina	$53,890

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What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$52,370

Projected Growth (10yr)

+6.0%

Avg. annual openings

3.9k

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