Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $72,430 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.82
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $129,250
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $64,360
    50th (median)
    $72,430
    75th
    $102,700
    90th
    $129,250

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 78% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 22% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,850
    Security Guards$38,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,140
    Transportation Security Screeners$49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Midland, TX is $34.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Midland, TX is 22.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,360.