Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eagle Pass, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eagle Pass, TX

Median annual salary $89,860 -4% vs national
Median hourly $43.20
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 520
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $89,860
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $107,240

    Eagle Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,270 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 175% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 75% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in Eagle Pass, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,430
    Security Guards $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eagle Pass, TX is $43.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eagle Pass, TX is 4% 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 Eagle Pass?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in Eagle Pass, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.