SOC 33-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Private Detectives and Investigators — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 3 metro areas compared
In Bridgeport, CT the median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators reaches $64,080 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bridgeport, CT the median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators reaches $64,080 a year. That is 25.1% more than the national median of $51,220. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,980 and $83,320. The lowest tenth earn under $39,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,130.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Hartford leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 262nd of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,270 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $42,980 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,080 | +25.1% |
| 75th | $83,320 | +62.7% |
| 90th | $87,130 | +70.1% |
| Mean | $63,460 | +23.9% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $64,080 buys what $61,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,080 a year, 25.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,270 to $87,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $77,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $64,080, or $30.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,220, so pay in Bridgeport, CT is 25.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bridgeport, CT earns more than $87,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $77,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Bridgeport, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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