Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,640 or more. The middle half of detectives and criminal investigators in Omaha earn between $79,710 and $146,350.
- $69K10th
- $80K25th
- $105KMedian
- $146K75th
- $160K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,210 | $9,268 | $53.47 |
| Median | $105,310 | $8,776 | $50.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,710 | $6,642 | $38.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $146,350 | $12,196 | $70.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Detectives and criminal investigators in Omaha earn 7% more than the Nebraska average ($103,850) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($99,430). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $93,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $111,210 | $105,310 | $68,900 | $159,640 | 160 |
| Nebraska | $103,850 | $100,530 | $68,900 | $155,210 | 290 |
| United States | $99,430 | $93,790 | $55,390 | $160,540 | 114,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $111,210, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $82,886 a year, or $6,907 a month and $3,188 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $83,452 | $6,954 |
| Working in NE | $82,886 | $6,907 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for detectives and criminal investigators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $111,210 buys what about $120,997 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$111,210
- Lincoln$101,240
All Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries in Nebraska
Highest-paying cities for detectives and criminal investigators
Brunswick, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,490).
- Brunswick, GA$148,490
- Washington, DC$146,910
- San Jose, CA$144,580
- Oxnard, CA$138,040
- San Francisco, CA$135,460
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Omaha: questions
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make an hour in Omaha?
$53.47 an hour on average, and $50.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level detectives and criminal investigators salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the detectives and criminal investigators take-home pay in Omaha?
About $82,886 a year ($6,907 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,210.
Do detectives and criminal investigators earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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