How much does a private detective and investigator make in Tulsa?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $63,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $63,040 | $30.31 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $44,340 against $51,220 nationally, 13% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $39,680, so Tulsa pays 12% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for private detective and investigator pay?
99 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,040 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.