How much does a private detective and investigator make in Texas?
$51,810a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Texas. That is $24.91 an hour or $4,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.91
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,650Median: $51,810Highest 10%: $99,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 75th | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 90th | $99,930 | $48.04 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $61,460 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,090 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,620 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,760 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,390 |
| Houston, TX | $46,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,070 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,090 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 17. Wyoming | $54,310 |
| 18. Alaska | $53,440 |
| 19. North Carolina | $52,890 |
| 20. Texas | $51,810 |
| 21. Nebraska | $51,750 |
| 22. South Carolina | $51,530 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $51,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.91 ($51,810 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $51,810 against $51,220 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays private detective and investigators the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $61,460 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.