How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Omaha?

$105,300a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $50.63 an hour or $8,776 a month.

Hourly: $50.63
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 50 of 288
Jobs in the area: 160

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $68,900Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $159,600

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$68,900	$33.13
25th	$79,710	$38.32
Median	$105,300	$50.63
75th	$146,400	$70.36
90th	$159,600	$76.75

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

No other city in the state with data.

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Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$90,850
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$80,280
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$73,540
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$63,380
Transportation Security Screener	$61,710
Firefighter	$61,040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,700
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,100
Security Guard	$42,370

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $50.63 ($105,300 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $105,300 against $93,790 nationally, 12% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $100,500, so Omaha pays 5% more.

Where does Omaha rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

50 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $68,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,600 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.