Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,900 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.05
10th percentile $50,220
90th percentile $90,350
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,220
    25th
    $65,020
    50th (median)
    $72,900
    75th
    $79,730
    90th
    $90,350

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,940
    Firefighters $53,630
    Security Guards $34,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern Ohio is $35.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern Ohio is 22.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,220 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,020.