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

$44,100a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,675 a month.

Hourly: $21.20
Vs. national median: -14%
Rank among cities: 100 of 143
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $44,100Highest 10%: $66,350

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,450	$18.97
25th	$40,190	$19.32
Median	$44,100	$21.20
75th	$55,080	$26.48
90th	$66,350	$31.90

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for private detective and 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
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$105,300
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
Security Guard	$42,370

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $21.20 ($44,100 a year).

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

No: $44,100 against $51,220 nationally, 14% less.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $51,750, so Omaha pays 15% less.

Where does Omaha rank for private detective and investigator pay?

100 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,350 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.