Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
SOC 33-9021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$70,190
per year in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Middle half
$45,040–$76,960
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Concentration
1.72×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
$70,190
published median
United States
$51,220
37.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
10th
143 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Vermont ($67,910). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $70,190 median has purchasing power comparable to about $69,530 nationally. Burlington-South Burlington, VT's BEA regional price parity is 100.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Burlington-South Burlington, VT.
$42,220$100,820
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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