Career Outlook for Private Detectives and Investigators
Also known as:
Certified Legal Investigator, Licensed Private Investigator, Loss Prevention Detective, Private Detective, Private Eye, Private Investigator, Skip Tracer, Store Detective
The overall job outlook for Private Detective and Investigator careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 3.14 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of -0.2 percent per year. Demand for Private Detectives and Investigators is expected to go up, with an expected 7,000 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.42 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Private Detectives and Investigators in the following states
| California | 3,340 |
| Virginia | 2,510 |
| Texas | 2,220 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,940 |
| Illinois | 1,760 |
| New York | 1,430 |
| Ohio | 1,300 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Private Detectives and Investigators