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Earnings: Private Detectives and Investigators

RegionAverage Annual EarningsAverage Hourly Earnings
U.S. National$46,480$22.35

Employment Stats: Private Detectives and Investigators

RegionOutlook2008 Workforce2008 to 2018 Growth Rate
U.S. NationalIncreasing45,50022%