DOL Median (Texas)
$39,000
vs National
-29.1%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,071
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,000
-29.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Texas earns $39,000 in nominal terms, which is 29.1% below the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,071 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Inc. | $39,000 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Private Detectives and Investigators
Washington, DC · $85,000Reston, VA · $75,000Boca Raton, FL · $65,686New York, NY · $59,000Chicago, IL · $55,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in Texas?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Texas is $39,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Texas earns 29.1% less than the national median of $55,000, or $42,071 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.