Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $62,940 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $103,290
Employed locally 150
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $62,940
    75th
    $93,580
    90th
    $103,290

    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 Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590
    Security Guards $38,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    Firefighters $44,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast Oklahoma is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 32.7% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.