Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $107,240 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.56
10th percentile $60,690
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 760
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,690
    25th
    $73,650
    50th (median)
    $107,240
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $110,140

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 209% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 109% above 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $104,330
    Laredo, TX $96,320
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,490
    Firefighters $46,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Brownsville, TX is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Brownsville, TX is 14.6% above 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,690 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,650.