Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $62,600 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $65,040
Employed locally 110
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $62,600
    75th
    $65,040
    90th
    $65,040

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Private Detectives and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    Oregon $77,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    Nearby metros — Private Detectives and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,230
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $58,990
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,880
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $54,680
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $49,810
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $49,360

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,250
    Firefighters $42,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Albuquerque, NM is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 19.5% above the national median of $52,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.