How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Ohio?
$79,300a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Ohio. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,840Median: $79,300Highest 10%: $151,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| 25th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| Median | $79,300 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.81 | |
| 90th | $151,200 | $72.69 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sandusky, OH | $109,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $92,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,300 |
| Dayton, OH | $83,620 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $77,410 |
| Akron, OH | $76,230 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,610 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 32. Oklahoma | $80,430 |
| 33. Minnesota | $80,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $79,560 |
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $38.13 ($79,300 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $79,300 against $93,790 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Ohio ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Sandusky, OH, with a median of $109,300 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.