Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $41.75 an hour ($86,840 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). New Mexico ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| 25% of workers | $28.44 | $59,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.75 | $86,840 |
| 75% of workers | $52.55 | $109,300 |
| 90% of workers | $53.83 | $111,970 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $106,330 | 560 |
| Santa Fe | $76,230 | 60 |
| Farmington | $69,640 | 40 |
| Albuquerque | $47,480 | 680 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $69,180 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $92,200 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,610 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $63,380 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,940 |
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