Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $48,120 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $73,970
Employed locally 50
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $41,700
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $73,970

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 73% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 27% 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
    Tyler, TX $60,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $54,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,820
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,310
    El Paso, TX $42,100

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$33,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72,420
    Firefighters$48,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.1% below 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,700.