Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $104,330 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $65,120
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 530
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,120
    25th
    $86,840
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $107,240

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 187% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 87% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,510
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,440
    Firefighters $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Las Cruces, NM is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $65,120 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,840.