Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $56,100 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $72,210
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $70,900
    90th
    $72,210

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 86% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% below 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
    Laredo, TX $96,320
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,340
    Security Guards$29,930
    Firefighters$46,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$42,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,230
    School Bus Monitors$26,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Longview, TX is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Longview, TX is 40.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.