How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Nebraska?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Nebraska. That is $48.33 an hour or $8,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.33
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,900Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,900 | $33.13 | |
| 25th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.58 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.62 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $105,300 |
| Lincoln, NE | $99,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 13. Colorado | $105,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 15. New York | $101,200 |
| 16. Nebraska | $100,500 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,580 |
| 18. Connecticut | $95,240 |
| 19. Nevada | $94,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $48.33 ($100,500 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Nebraska than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $93,790 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Nebraska rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Nebraska ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $105,300 a year.
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.