Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #41 of 51 · NM
14.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $84,880 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $86,840
Employment 2,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,480P25 $59,160 Median $86,840P75 $109,300P90 $111,970
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in New Mexico earn between $47,480 and $111,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in New Mexico is $84,880, about 14.6% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $106,330 | $97,260 | 560 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $95,110 | $92,300 | 620 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,230 | $83,150 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $69,640 | $66,030 | 40 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $68,930 | $72,290 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,480 | $70,140 | 680 |