Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $109,310 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.56
10th percentile $78,250
90th percentile $184,480
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,250
    25th
    $92,960
    50th (median)
    $109,310
    75th
    $169,890
    90th
    $184,480

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 155% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 55% above 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Maryland $125,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Massachusetts $111,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,190
    Security Guards $40,210
    Firefighters $66,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,630
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Springfield, MA is $52.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Springfield, MA is 16.8% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $78,250 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,960.