Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $80,080 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $55,090
90th percentile $129,250
Employed locally 670
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,090
    25th
    $66,980
    50th (median)
    $80,080
    75th
    $103,290
    90th
    $129,250

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $107,580
    Roanoke, VA $106,810
    Lawton, OK $78,920
    Oklahoma $77,440
    Tulsa, OK $77,440
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $73,200

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,330
    Firefighters$59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Oklahoma City, OK is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 14.4% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,090 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,980.