How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Albuquerque?
$47,480a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.83
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 288 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $47,480Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 75th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $64.01 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Las Cruces, NM | $106,300 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $22.83 ($47,480 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $47,480 against $93,790 nationally, 49% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $86,840, so Albuquerque pays 45% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
288 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.