Salaripedia
English

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Springfield?

$109,500a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $52.65 an hour or $9,126 a month.

Hourly
$52.65
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
29 of 288
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,880Median: $109,500Highest 10%: $187,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$73,880$35.52
25th$91,320$43.90
Median$109,500$52.65
75th$168,400$80.98
90th$187,300$90.06

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Boston, MA$110,200
Worcester, MA$89,270
Providence, RI$88,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Massachusetts Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,210
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,050
Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,650
Firefighter$66,720
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,630
Security Guard$40,340
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,180
Lifeguard$34,110
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Springfield?

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $52.65 ($109,500 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Springfield than the national average?

Yes: $109,500 against $93,790 nationally, 17% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $110,200, so Springfield pays 1% less.

Where does Springfield rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

29 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Springfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $73,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $187,300 or more.

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.