Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Oklahoma
Private Detectives and Investigators in Oklahoma earn a median of $39,680 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,050; the top 10% earn over $62,690. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Oklahoma
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Oklahoma?
The median is $39,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,050 and the top 10% earn over $62,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 49 (−23% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.