Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $64,580 -31% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $73,410
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $73,060
    90th
    $73,410

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 122% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 22% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $112,100
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $107,240
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $106,230
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $106,110
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,940
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,330

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,680
    Security Guards$36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,900
    School Bus Monitors$36,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Farmington, NM is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Farmington, NM is 31% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.