Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $56,510 -39.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $70,270
    90th
    $101,440

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 85% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $107,240
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $107,240
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $104,330
    Laredo, TX $96,320
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,670
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,970
    Firefighters $79,310
    Security Guards $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $101,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Abilene, TX is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Abilene, TX is 39.6% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Abilene?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.