Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $96,320 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.31
10th percentile $64,360
90th percentile $111,380
Employed locally 1,320
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,360
    25th
    $75,340
    50th (median)
    $96,320
    75th
    $111,380
    90th
    $111,380

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 154% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 54% 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
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$27,390
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,790
    Firefighters$58,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Laredo, TX is $46.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Laredo, TX is 2.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,360 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,340.