Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $80,120 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $55,390
90th percentile $110,490
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,390
    25th
    $59,100
    50th (median)
    $80,120
    75th
    $99,590
    90th
    $110,490

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 145% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 45% 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
    Sandusky, OH $104,330
    Cleveland, OH $86,250
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,700
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $81,410
    Columbus, OH $77,940
    Ohio $77,940

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,530
    Firefighters $45,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Youngstown, OH is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Youngstown, OH is 14.4% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,390 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,100.