How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Missouri?
$75,650a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Missouri. That is $36.37 an hour or $6,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.37
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,190Median: $75,650Highest 10%: $151,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| Median | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 75th | $93,910 | $45.15 | |
| 90th | $151,700 | $72.94 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $91,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,930 |
| Springfield, MO | $63,920 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,170 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $56,870 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
| 40. Kansas | $75,740 |
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $36.37 ($75,650 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $75,650 against $93,790 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Missouri rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $91,490 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.