Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $54,940 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $150,800
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $48,560
    50th (median)
    $54,940
    75th
    $74,420
    90th
    $150,800

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 76% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Mobile, AL $107,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,940
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $104,330

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990
    Security Guards $42,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $49,150
    Firefighters $36,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Jefferson City, MO is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.60 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 41.3% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,560.