Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Mexico earn a median salary of $75,658 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.2% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 2,000 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $48,040 to $104,330 depending on location.
$75,658
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$104,330
Highest paying metro
$48,040
Lowest paying metro
2,000
Employed in New Mexico
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators
inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $104,330 | $86,840 | $107,240 | 530 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $92,750 | $75,910 | $107,240 | 630 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $77,130 | $70,180 | $77,130 | 70 |
| Northern New Mexico | $67,120 | $62,330 | $78,240 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $64,580 | $45,630 | $73,060 | 70 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,040 | $48,040 | $75,590 | 640 |