Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $75,480 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.29
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile $91,900
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $75,480
    75th
    $77,990
    90th
    $91,900

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 126% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 26% 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
    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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,740
    Security Guards$32,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in College Station, TX is $36.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in College Station, TX is 19.3% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.