Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Mexico
Private Detectives and Investigators in New Mexico earn a median of $41,600 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,660; the top 10% earn over $66,350. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,840 median in New Mexico
- Insurance Underwriters$64,000 median in New Mexico
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in New Mexico
How much do private detectives and investigators make in New Mexico?
The median is $41,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,660 and the top 10% earn over $66,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−19% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.