Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $77,440 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.23
10th percentile $51,000
90th percentile $146,490
Employed locally 240
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,000
    25th
    $59,420
    50th (median)
    $77,440
    75th
    $103,290
    90th
    $146,490

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $80,080
    Lawton, OK $78,920
    Oklahoma $77,440
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $73,200

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,070
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,580
    Firefighters$47,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Tulsa, OK is $37.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Tulsa, OK is 17.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,000 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,420.