Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $64,680 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 130
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $56,360
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $108,700
    90th
    $155,110

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 105% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 5% 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
    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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,600
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Firefighters $44,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,320

    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, MO is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.77 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, MO is 30.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,360.