Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,830 -44.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $42,450
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,450
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $51,830
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $95,640

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,400
    Security Guards $37,660
    Firefighters $39,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,960
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Missouri is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Central Missouri is 44.6% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,450 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.