Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $38,490 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $33,180
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 40
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,180
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $60,840

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 57% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 43% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,620
    Firefighters $58,340
    Security Guards $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Killeen, TX is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Killeen, TX is 26.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,180 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.