Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $38.67 an hour ($80,430 a year). About 1,220 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Oklahoma ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.72 | $51,420 |
| 25% of workers | $28.99 | $60,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.67 | $80,430 |
| 75% of workers | $49.16 | $102,250 |
| 90% of workers | $65.44 | $136,120 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $82,420 | 230 |
| Oklahoma City | $81,720 | 640 |
| Lawton | $78,920 | 30 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,700 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $82,830 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,980 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $50,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $56,100 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $45,690 |
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