Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $37,210 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $37,210
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $59,020

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590
    Security Guards $38,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    Firefighters $44,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Southeast Oklahoma is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 28.9% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.