How much does a private detective and investigator make in El Paso?
$38,070a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $38,070Highest 10%: $57,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $52,820 | $25.39 | |
| 90th | $57,660 | $27.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Dallas, TX | $61,460 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,620 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,760 |
| Houston, TX | $46,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,090 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $18.30 ($38,070 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $38,070 against $51,220 nationally, 26% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,810, so El Paso pays 27% less.
Where does El Paso rank for private detective and investigator pay?
134 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,660 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.