Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Nebraska

Detectives and criminal investigators in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $111,210 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($101,240), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the detectives and criminal investigators average at $103,850 and the median at $100,530 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,430.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$111,210
Lincoln$101,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$111,210	$105,310	$79,710	$82,886	92
Lincoln	$101,240	$99,760	$79,030	$76,325	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other states

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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