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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in San Angelo?

$106,600a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the San Angelo, TX metro area. That is $51.24 an hour or $8,882 a month.

Hourly
$51.24
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
41 of 288
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,400Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $169,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,400$24.71
25th$65,300$31.39
Median$106,600$51.24
75th$138,000$66.33
90th$169,500$81.50

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Brownsville, TX$109,300
El Paso, TX$109,300
McAllen, TX$103,400
Laredo, TX$98,180
Eagle Pass, TX$91,560
Corpus Christi, TX$89,970
Houston, TX$86,390
Dallas, TX$86,110
San Antonio, TX$83,830
Tyler, TX$79,710
Austin, TX$78,970
Midland, TX$78,920
Amarillo, TX$74,980
Lubbock, TX$72,820
Waco, TX$70,990
Beaumont, TX$70,760
Killeen, TX$70,590
Longview, TX$63,950
Abilene, TX$59,980
Victoria, TX$58,030
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Related jobs in San Angelo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$62,810
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$61,610
Firefighter$47,840
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,740
Security Guard$33,700
Salaries for every job in San Angelo, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in San Angelo?

The median hourly pay in the San Angelo, TX metro area is $51.24 ($106,600 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in San Angelo than the national average?

Yes: $106,600 against $93,790 nationally, 14% more.

How does San Angelo compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $90,510, so San Angelo pays 18% more.

Where does San Angelo rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

41 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in San Angelo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,500 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.