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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Albuquerque?

$41,680a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,473 a month.

Hourly
$20.04
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
118 of 143
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $41,680Highest 10%: $66,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,600$17.12
25th$36,650$17.62
Median$41,680$20.04
75th$64,280$30.90
90th$66,350$31.90

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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$85,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$68,380
Transportation Security Screener$63,810
Fire Inspector and Investigator$62,800
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$60,790
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,720
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,720
Protective Service Worker$55,370
Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,940
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.04 ($41,680 a year).

Do private detective and investigators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $41,680 against $51,220 nationally, 19% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $41,600, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for private detective and investigator pay?

118 of 143 metro areas with data.

How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,350 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.