Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $39,510 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 30
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $39,510
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $61,600

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Private Detectives and Investigators salary vs area income 63% Median Private Detectives and Investigators salary is 37% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,260
    Firefighters$76,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$71,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Lubbock, TX is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Lubbock, TX is 24.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.