Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $65,420 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $103,290
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $51,670
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$43,410
    Security Guards$33,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,160
    Firefighters$35,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,240
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Oklahoma is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 30.1% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,670.