Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $104,330 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $50,530
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 1,660
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,530
    25th
    $76,440
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $113,030

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 200% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 100% 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
    Laredo, TX $96,320
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110
    Firefighters $50,180
    School Bus Monitors $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in McAllen, TX is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,530 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,440.