Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,750 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 630
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $75,910
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $107,240

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,290
    Security Guards $38,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,550
    Firefighters $43,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern New Mexico is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.9% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,910.