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Job outlook for special investigators in the United States
Special investigator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected special investigator job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 20,600 new jobs for special investigators are projected over the next decade.
Special investigator salaries have increased 11% for special investigators in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,926 special investigators currently employed in the United States.
There are 14,799 active special investigator job openings in the US.
The average special investigator salary is $50,623.
Are special investigator jobs in demand?
Yes, special investigator jobs are in demand. Special investigator demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Special investigator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of special investigator jobs and the average special investigator salary over time.
Special investigator jobs over time
Special investigator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,926 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,033 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,153 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,917 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,962 | 0.00% |
Average special investigator salary over time
Special investigator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,623 | $24.34 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $48,427 | $23.28 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $47,700 | $22.93 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $46,564 | $22.39 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $45,487 | $21.87 | +1.2% |
Special investigator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of special investigator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where special investigators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for special investigators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 213 | 31% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 299 | 16% |
| 3 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 602 | 14% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 148 | 14% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 129 | 13% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 79 | 13% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 73 | 13% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 719 | 12% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 160 | 12% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 90 | 12% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 654 | 11% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,154 | 10% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 429 | 10% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 362 | 10% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 203 | 10% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,159 | 9% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 755 | 9% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 648 | 9% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 264 | 9% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 98 | 9% |
Most common cities for special investigators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lompoc | 1 | 2% | $85,878 |
| 2 | Palm Beach Gardens | 1 | 2% | $33,945 |
| 3 | Dearborn | 1 | 1% | $54,367 |
| 4 | Southfield | 1 | 1% | $54,480 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $46,755 |