Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Texas

Median Salary

$51,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.91

per hour

Employment

3,220

in Texas

vs. National Avg

+1.2%

National: $51,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $51,220, Texas pays 1.2% MORE for Private Detectives and Investigators positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,195

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

95.6

4% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Texas

10th

$35,650

25th

$36,810

Median

$51,810

75th

$72,660

90th

$99,930

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).