Career Outlook for Private Detectives and Investigators
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The overall job outlook for Private Detective or Investigator careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 9.64 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.61 percent per year. Demand for Private Detectives and Investigators is expected to go up, with an expected 27,290 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 12.09 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Private Detectives and Investigators in the following states
California | 3,300 |
Florida | 2,810 |
Pennsylvania | 2,330 |
New York | 2,300 |
Virginia | 1,430 |
Texas | 1,410 |
Minnesota | 1,280 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Private Detectives and Investigators
Delaware | 30 |
Puerto Rico | 40 |
Arkansas | 50 |
Rhode Island | 50 |
Mississippi | 60 |
Iowa | 70 |
Kentucky | 80 |