Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Ohio
Private Detectives and Investigators in Ohio earn a median salary of $47,618 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 1,030 private detectives and investigators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $38,750 to $57,030 depending on location.
$47,618
Avg median salary in Ohio
$57,030
Highest paying metro
$38,750
Lowest paying metro
1,030
Employed in Ohio
Compare Private Detectives and Investigators salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Private Detectives and Investigators
in
Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $57,030 | $43,310 | $69,640 | 270 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,660 | $42,520 | $73,130 | 250 |
| Akron, OH | $53,190 | $39,810 | $71,460 | 50 |
| Dayton, OH | $51,110 | $39,650 | $59,620 | 70 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $47,790 | $39,700 | $57,830 | — |
| Columbus, OH | $46,810 | $42,370 | $67,230 | 220 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,740 | $38,530 | $68,240 | 40 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $42,020 | $36,490 | $65,690 | 30 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,080 | $37,340 | $45,800 | 40 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 | $38,750 | $41,000 | 60 |