Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $73,330 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.25
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $163,820
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $59,980
    50th (median)
    $73,330
    75th
    $73,640
    90th
    $163,820

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% 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
    San Angelo, TX $95,640
    Eagle Pass, TX $89,860

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,570
    Security Guards$32,480
    Firefighters$61,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Sherman, TX is $35.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Sherman, TX is 21.6% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,980.