Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $52,400 -44% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $40,250
90th percentile $56,560
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,250
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $52,400
    75th
    $54,350
    90th
    $56,560

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850
    Security Guards $41,850
    Firefighters $34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast Missouri is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast Missouri is 44% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,250 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.