Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Ohio
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Ohio earn a median of $79,300 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,840; the top 10% earn over $151,200. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Ohio
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Ohio?
The median is $79,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,840 and the top 10% earn over $151,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.