Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,120 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.27
10th percentile $56,240
90th percentile $91,640
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,240
    25th
    $62,330
    50th (median)
    $67,120
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $91,640

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,370
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,870
    Firefighters $36,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $95,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northern New Mexico is $32.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northern New Mexico is 28.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,240 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,330.