Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Oklahoma
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Oklahoma earn a median of $80,430 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,420; the top 10% earn over $136,120. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Oklahoma
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Oklahoma?
The median is $80,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,420 and the top 10% earn over $136,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.