Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $52,250 -44.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $41,340
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,340
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $92,750

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 82% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 18% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,030
    Security Guards $30,480
    Firefighters $55,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Wichita Falls, TX is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 44.2% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,340 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.