Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $81,880 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $155,880
Employed locally 200
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $58,980
    50th (median)
    $81,880
    75th
    $110,680
    90th
    $155,880

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 124% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 24% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,420
    Firefighters $48,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Corpus Christi, TX is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 12.5% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,980.