Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 33-9021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$41,680
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$36,650–$64,280
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$41,680
published median
United States
$51,220
18.6% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
118th
143 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($41,600). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $41,680 median has purchasing power comparable to about $43,623 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Albuquerque, NM.
$35,600$66,350
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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