Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $42,100 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.24
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $81,600
Employed locally 100
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $42,100
    75th
    $81,600
    90th
    $81,600

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 72% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 28% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,310

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,740
    Firefighters $50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in El Paso, TX is $20.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in El Paso, TX is 19.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.