Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Montana
SOC 33-9021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$47,430
per year in Montana
Middle half
$42,640–$55,040
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
70
in Montana
Concentration
0.56×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Montana
$47,430
published median
United States
$51,220
7.4% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
32nd
49 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $47,430 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,114 nationally. Montana's BEA regional price parity is 94.6 (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 Montana.
$39,900$73,190
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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