Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Missouri
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Missouri earn a median salary of $62,449 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -33.3% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,830 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $48,690 to $91,620 depending on location.
$62,449
Avg median salary in Missouri
$91,620
Highest paying metro
$48,690
Lowest paying metro
1,830
Employed in Missouri
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $91,620 | $65,300 | $96,840 | 820 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $86,200 | $70,590 | $132,350 | 600 |
| Springfield, MO | $64,680 | $56,360 | $108,700 | 130 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,900 | $52,400 | $72,640 | 30 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,940 | $48,560 | $74,420 | 50 |
| Southeast Missouri | $52,400 | $48,050 | $54,350 | 40 |
| Central Missouri | $51,830 | $48,690 | $62,490 | 70 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,780 | $48,050 | $56,270 | 40 |
| North Missouri | $48,690 | $45,920 | $54,350 | 50 |