Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $73,900 -21% vs national
Median hourly $35.53
10th percentile $61,530
90th percentile $153,000
Employed locally 120
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,530
    25th
    $67,190
    50th (median)
    $73,900
    75th
    $105,270
    90th
    $153,000

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $104,330
    Cleveland, OH $86,250
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,700
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $81,410
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $80,120
    Columbus, OH $77,940

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Akron, OH is $35.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.12 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Akron, OH is 21% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Akron?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,530 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,190.