How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Tulsa?
$82,420a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $39.63 an hour or $6,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.63
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,500Median: $82,420Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.85 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $81,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $39.63 ($82,420 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $82,420 against $93,790 nationally, 12% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $80,430, so Tulsa pays 2% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
143 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.