Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,980 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $49,060
90th percentile $84,060
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,060
    25th
    $52,430
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $67,040
    90th
    $84,060

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 84% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 16% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Odessa, TX is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Odessa, TX is 35.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,060 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,430.