Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,200 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.19
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $105,770
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $73,200
    75th
    $93,580
    90th
    $105,770

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,880
    Security Guards $31,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,920
    Firefighters $43,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Oklahoma is $35.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 21.8% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.