Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Texas
SOC 33-3021 ยท Protective Service
18,870Jobs in Texas
$92,030Mean annual wage
28th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,510 | $25.24 |
| 25th percentile | $64,660 | $31.09 |
| Median (50th) | $90,510 | $43.51 |
| 75th percentile | $109,300 | $52.55 |
| 90th percentile | $132,850 | $63.87 |
| Mean | $92,030 | $44.24 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($148,110), Maryland ($130,040), Alaska ($125,160); the lowest are Arkansas ($68,840), Mississippi ($71,020), Louisiana ($71,160). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18,870 | $92,030 | $90,510 |
| Arkansas | 560 | $68,840 | $54,500 |
| Louisiana | 1,740 | $71,160 | $60,450 |
| New Mexico | 2,020 | $84,880 | $86,840 |
| Oklahoma | 1,220 | $86,620 | $80,430 |
Other jobs in this field
- Security Guards
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- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Firefighters
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives