How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Tyler?
$79,710a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $38.32 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.32
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,200Median: $79,710Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| Median | $79,710 | $38.32 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.96 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 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 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Tyler, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $38.32 ($79,710 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $79,710 against $93,790 nationally, 15% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $90,510, so Tyler pays 12% less.
Where does Tyler rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
152 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.