Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Nebraska
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Nebraska earn a median of $100,530 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,900; the top 10% earn over $155,210. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$74,620 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,620 median in Nebraska
- Coroners$73,920 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Compliance Officers$73,920 median in Nebraska
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51,750 median in Nebraska
- Bailiffs$76,090 median in Nebraska
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Nebraska
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Nebraska?
The median is $100,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,900 and the top 10% earn over $155,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.