Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Texas
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Texas earn a median of $90,510 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,870
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,510; the top 10% earn over $132,850. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Texas
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Texas?
The median is $90,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,510 and the top 10% earn over $132,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.