Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $95,640 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.98
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $177,440
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $58,100
    50th (median)
    $95,640
    75th
    $159,410
    90th
    $177,440

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 145% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 45% above 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
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $86,440

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,510
    Firefighters$47,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,970
    Security Guards$34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in San Angelo, TX is $45.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in San Angelo, TX is 2.2% above 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,100.