Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $77,130 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $49,870
90th percentile $92,310
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,870
    25th
    $70,180
    50th (median)
    $77,130
    75th
    $77,130
    90th
    $92,310

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $112,100
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $107,240
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $106,230
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $106,110
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,940
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,330

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,530
    Firefighters $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Santa Fe, NM is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 17.6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,180.