Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $107,240 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.56
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $137,860
Employed locally 1,760
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $87,840
    50th (median)
    $107,240
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $137,860

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 182% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 82% 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
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$26,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,740
    Firefighters$50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$20,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$63,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in El Paso, TX is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in El Paso, 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,840.