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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in New Mexico
- Las Cruces$97,260
- Santa Fe$83,150
- Albuquerque$70,140
- Farmington$66,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $97,260 | $106,330 | $78,920 | $73,818 | 90 |
| Santa Fe | $83,150 | $76,230 | $76,230 | $64,583 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $70,140 | $47,480 | $47,480 | $56,043 | 96 |
| Farmington | $66,030 | $69,640 | $46,320 | $53,297 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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