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Private Detectives and Investigators in Iowa

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Private Detectives and Investigators in Iowa

Considering a career as a Private Detective or Investigator in Iowa?

22.2% Jobs Projection
20 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Private Detectives and Investigators in Iowa is growing faster than average.

How Many Private Detectives and Investigators Work in Iowa?

There were approximately 90 workers employed as Private Detectives and Investigators in this state in 2018.

There were 70 Private Detectives and Investigators employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 320 Private Detectives and Investigators working in it, which means Iowa has fewer Private Detectives and Investigators than average.

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Job Projections for Iowa

Jobs for Private Detectives and Investigators in this state are growing at a rate of 22.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.6%.

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Iowa Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 220 jobs for Iowa Private Detectives and Investigators in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 4,500 annual jobs and 45,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Private Detectives and Investigators Make in Iowa?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $22.95 an hour.

Top States for Private Detectives and Investigators Employment

The table below shows the states where most Private Detectives and Investigators work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 3,870 $65,420
Pennsylvania 3,100 $42,750
Florida 2,860 $36,570
New York 1,720 $59,780
Texas 1,570 $46,720
Ohio 1,280 $38,080
Georgia 1,080 $47,500
Illinois 860 $55,580
New Jersey 740 $62,060
Tennessee 580 $0
North Carolina 570 $51,370
Massachusetts 550 $54,340
Michigan 530 $50,620
Louisiana 520 $44,490
Minnesota 490 $0
Nevada 460 $69,300
Arizona 380 $52,060
Oregon 350 $52,260
Colorado 340 $50,740
Oklahoma 300 $37,220

Below are the states where Private Detectives and Investigators get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Nevada $69,300
District of Columbia $68,940
Alaska $67,240
California $65,420
Virginia $65,170
New Jersey $62,060
New York $59,780
Idaho $57,310
Connecticut $57,300
Maryland $56,580

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