Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $71,490 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.37
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $101,930
Employed locally 270
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $54,290
    50th (median)
    $71,490
    75th
    $93,240
    90th
    $101,930

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% 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
    Laredo, TX $96,320
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,260
    Firefighters$76,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Lubbock, TX is $34.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Lubbock, TX is 23.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,290.