Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Ohio
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Ohio earn a median salary of $78,493 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 2,110 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $63,960 to $104,330 depending on location.
$78,493
Avg median salary in Ohio
$104,330
Highest paying metro
$63,960
Lowest paying metro
2,110
Employed in Ohio
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | $104,330 | $104,330 | $107,240 | 60 |
| Cleveland, OH | $86,250 | $65,950 | $139,480 | 440 |
| Dayton, OH | $82,700 | $72,010 | $116,460 | 160 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $81,410 | $71,550 | $107,700 | 380 |
| Youngstown, OH | $80,120 | $59,100 | $99,590 | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,940 | $64,360 | $104,270 | 540 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,110 | $58,760 | $92,660 | 140 |
| Southern Ohio | $75,920 | $59,820 | $85,190 | 60 |
| Akron, OH | $73,900 | $67,190 | $105,270 | 120 |
| Eastern Ohio | $72,900 | $65,020 | $79,730 | 40 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $66,370 | $57,470 | $76,970 | 40 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $63,960 | $56,200 | $72,430 | 70 |