Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Texas
Ranked #25 of 49 · TX
2.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,670 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $51,810
Employment 3,220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,650P25 $36,810 Median $51,810P75 $72,660P90 $99,930
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Texas earn between $35,650 and $99,930. 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 Texas is $58,670, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,460 | $62,630 | 1,070 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,090 | $53,070 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $57,620 | $57,630 | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $56,760 | $60,730 | 260 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,390 | $54,790 | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,110 | $55,970 | 710 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $45,160 | $50,750 | 60 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $43,740 | $53,530 | 40 |