Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Mexico
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Mexico earn a median of $86,840 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480; the top 10% earn over $111,970. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New Mexico
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in New Mexico?
The median is $86,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480 and the top 10% earn over $111,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.