Private Detectives and Investigators in Texas
SOC 33-9021 ยท Protective Service
3,220Jobs in Texas
$58,670Mean annual wage
25th of 49Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,650 | $17.14 |
| 25th percentile | $36,810 | $17.70 |
| Median (50th) | $51,810 | $24.91 |
| 75th percentile | $72,660 | $34.93 |
| 90th percentile | $99,930 | $48.05 |
| Mean | $58,670 | $28.21 |
Across 49 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($88,260), Oregon ($74,690), Washington ($71,020); the lowest are South Dakota ($44,210), Louisiana ($46,110), Mississippi ($46,370). 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 | 3,220 | $58,670 | $51,810 |
| Arkansas | 370 | $57,940 | $47,750 |
| Louisiana | 860 | $46,110 | $41,950 |
| New Mexico | n/a | $49,550 | $41,600 |
| Oklahoma | 370 | $46,450 | $39,680 |
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