Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,940 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.80
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $111,590
Employed locally 490
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $86,940
    75th
    $98,840
    90th
    $111,590

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,640
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,080
    Security Guards $31,520
    Firefighters $52,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $41.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 7.1% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.