How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Oklahoma?
$80,430a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Oklahoma. That is $38.67 an hour or $6,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.67
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,420Median: $80,430Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| Median | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.16 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.44 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $82,420 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $81,720 |
| Lawton, OK | $78,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 29. New Mexico | $86,840 |
| 30. North Dakota | $82,290 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,880 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $80,430 |
| 33. Minnesota | $80,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $79,560 |
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $38.67 ($80,430 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $80,430 against $93,790 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $82,420 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.