Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Texas
In Texas, private detectives and investigators earn a median of $48,070 per year.
Median (Texas)
$48,070
Bottom 10%
$35,890
Top 10%
$99,600
Employed in Texas
3,440
How Texas compares
Refit analysis ·In Texas, private detectives and investigators earn a median of $48,070 — 8% below the national median of $52,370. Locally the range runs $35,890 to $99,600. About 3,440 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Texas ranks #31 of 50 states for private detectives and investigators pay — roughly the 39th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $77,320) by 61%. State employment of about 3,440 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$52,370
US bottom 10%
$37,250
US top 10%
$98,770
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
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