Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Victoria, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,720 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $50,530
90th percentile $69,450
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,530
    25th
    $58,720
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $63,210
    90th
    $69,450

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 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 Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,060
    Security Guards$31,540
    Firefighters$50,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Victoria, TX is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Victoria, TX is 37.3% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,530 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,720.