How much does a private detective and investigator make in Oklahoma?
$39,680a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Oklahoma. That is $19.08 an hour or $3,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.08
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $39,680Highest 10%: $62,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| 75th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $62,690 | $30.14 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $46,380 |
| Tulsa, OK | $44,340 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
| 46. New Mexico | $41,600 |
| 47. Iowa | $41,110 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,680 |
| 49. Mississippi | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $19.08 ($39,680 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $39,680 against $51,220 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays private detective and investigators the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $46,380 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.