Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Ohio
Ranked #28 of 49 · OH
5.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,980 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $47,200
Employment 1,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,460P25 $41,600 Median $47,200P75 $70,910P90 $84,930
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Ohio earn between $37,460 and $84,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Ohio is $56,980, about 5.3% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 | $64,630 | 390 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $48,510 | $53,230 | 70 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $46,850 | $49,450 | 40 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,190 | $56,160 | 260 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,660 | $55,520 | 180 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $43,740 | $51,440 | 40 |
| Akron, OH | $41,420 | $49,060 | 90 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,600 | $49,090 | 40 |