Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $40,790 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.61
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $64,070
Employed locally 110
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $40,790
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $64,070

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 58% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Private Detectives and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    Oregon $77,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    Nearby metros — Private Detectives and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $57,650
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $44,910
    Tulsa, OK $44,870
    Oklahoma $40,470
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,210

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,330
    Firefighters $59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Oklahoma City, OK is $19.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.01 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 22.1% below the national median of $52,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.