SOC 33-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — West Northwestern Ohio
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $65,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Detectives and Criminal Investigators, 30.1% beneath the national figure of $93,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $65,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Detectives and Criminal Investigators, 30.1% beneath the national figure of $93,790. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,770 and $73,010. The lowest tenth earn under $54,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,200.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Sandusky leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $109,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 118th of 409 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,720 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $60,770 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $65,550 | −30.1% |
| 75th | $73,010 | −22.2% |
| 90th | $82,200 | −12.4% |
| Mean | $67,220 | −28.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | $109,300 | 60 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $92,110 | 330 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $89,300 | 440 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $83,620 | 150 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $79,000 | 540 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $77,410 | 70 | |
| 7 | Akron | $76,230 | 110 | |
| 8 | Toledo | $75,610 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Northwestern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $65,550 goes as far as $70,636 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,636US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,550 a year, 30.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,720 to $82,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $109,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in West Northwestern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $65,550, or $31.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,790, so pay in West Northwestern Ohio, OH is 30.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH earns more than $82,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sandusky, at $109,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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