How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in New Mexico?
$86,840a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in New Mexico. That is $41.75 an hour or $7,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.75
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $86,840Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| Median | $86,840 | $41.75 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.83 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $106,300 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,230 |
| Farmington, NM | $69,640 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $88,450 |
| 28. Maine | $88,310 |
| 29. New Mexico | $86,840 |
| 30. North Dakota | $82,290 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,880 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $80,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $41.75 ($86,840 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $86,840 against $93,790 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
New Mexico ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $106,300 a year.
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.