Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Bethesda, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Bethesda, MD)

$48,547

vs National

-11.7%

National: $55,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$41,671

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$48,547

-11.7% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$55,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Private Detectives and Investigators in Bethesda, MD earns $48,547 in nominal terms, which is 11.7% below the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,671 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Bethesda, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
ROSETTISTARRLLC	$48,547	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in Bethesda, MD?

The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Bethesda, MD is $48,547 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Bethesda, MD a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?

A Private Detectives and Investigators in Bethesda, MD earns 11.7% less than the national median of $55,000, or $41,671 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.