How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Akron?
$76,230a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $36.65 an hour or $6,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.65
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,110Median: $76,230Highest 10%: $137,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 25th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| Median | $76,230 | $36.65 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.89 | |
| 90th | $137,500 | $66.12 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sandusky, OH | $109,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $92,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,300 |
| Dayton, OH | $83,620 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $77,410 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $36.65 ($76,230 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $76,230 against $93,790 nationally, 19% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,300, so Akron pays 4% less.
Where does Akron rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
181 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.