Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Sandusky, OH

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

Median annual salary $104,330 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $86,940
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,940
    25th
    $104,330
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $110,140

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 148% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 48% 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
    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
    Ohio $77,940

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,400
    Security Guards$40,640
    Firefighters$48,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Sandusky, OH is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Sandusky, OH is 11.5% above 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $86,940 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,330.