How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Oregon?
$107,500a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Oregon. That is $51.66 an hour or $8,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.66
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,990Median: $107,500Highest 10%: $158,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,990 | $39.42 | |
| 25th | $94,700 | $45.53 | |
| Median | $107,500 | $51.66 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.47 | |
| 90th | $158,100 | $75.99 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $119,400 |
| Eugene, OR | $109,500 |
| Bend, OR | $103,000 |
| Salem, OR | $97,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 8. Hawaii | $113,900 |
| 9. Virginia | $112,800 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $110,200 |
| 11. Oregon | $107,500 |
| 12. Vermont | $106,300 |
| 13. Colorado | $105,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $51.66 ($107,500 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $107,500 against $93,790 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Oregon rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Oregon ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $119,400 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.