Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,920 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $97,520
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $59,820
    50th (median)
    $75,920
    75th
    $85,190
    90th
    $97,520

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,880
    Security Guards $36,440
    Firefighters $48,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,770
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $50,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Ohio is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southern Ohio is 18.9% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,820.