How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Texas?
$90,510a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Texas. That is $43.51 an hour or $7,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.51
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,510Median: $90,510Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $64,660 | $31.09 | |
| Median | $90,510 | $43.51 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.87 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brownsville, TX | $109,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $109,300 |
| San Angelo, TX | $106,600 |
| 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 |
| College Station, TX | $76,320 |
| Amarillo, TX | $74,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $72,820 |
| Waco, TX | $70,990 |
| Beaumont, TX | $70,760 |
| Sherman, TX | $70,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $70,590 |
| Longview, TX | $63,950 |
| Abilene, TX | $59,980 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,030 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 22. Illinois | $91,190 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $91,040 |
| 24. Michigan | $90,650 |
| 25. Texas | $90,510 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $88,450 |
| 28. Maine | $88,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $43.51 ($90,510 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $90,510 against $93,790 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, with a median of $109,300 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.