Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,120 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $90,170
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $44,120
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $90,170

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,290
    Security Guards$38,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92,750
    Firefighters$43,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$84,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Eastern New Mexico is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Private Detectives and Investigators salaries?

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 15.8% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.