SOC 33-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Private Detectives and Investigators — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Ocala, FL is $46,470 per year, 9.3% below the national median of $51,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Ocala, FL is $46,470 per year, 9.3% below the national median of $51,220. Half of workers earn between $36,900 and $59,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,050 and the ninetieth at $86,530.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Deltona records the highest median at $59,350. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $36,900 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,470 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $59,500 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $86,530 | +68.9% |
| Mean | $53,460 | +4.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $59,350 | 120 | |
| 2 | Tallahassee | $56,510 | 120 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $56,370 | 40 | |
| 4 | Miami | $54,720 | 1,030 | |
| 5 | North Port | $51,950 | 80 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $51,580 | 40 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $51,390 | 660 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $49,870 | 90 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $48,630 | 40 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $48,430 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,470 buys what $44,942 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,942US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,470 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,050 to $86,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Deltona, at $59,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,470, or $22.34 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 Ocala, FL is 9.3% lower. 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $86,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,050 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 Deltona, at $59,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, FL. 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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