Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Texas
Ranked #28 of 51 · TX
7.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $92,030 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $90,510
Employment 18,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,510P25 $64,660 Median $90,510P75 $109,300P90 $132,850
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in Texas earn between $52,510 and $132,850. 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 Texas is $92,030, about 7.4% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $109,300 | $97,130 | 880 |
| El Paso, TX | $109,300 | $100,100 | 1,790 |
| San Angelo, TX | $106,580 | $105,470 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $103,380 | $94,460 | 1,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $98,180 | $96,710 | 1,410 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $97,950 | $91,530 | 1,630 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $94,520 | $92,280 | 1,160 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $91,560 | $85,560 | 590 |