How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Springfield?
$63,920a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 237 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $63,920Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $53,120 | $25.54 | |
| Median | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Kansas City, MO | $91,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,930 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $56,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $30.73 ($63,920 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $63,920 against $93,790 nationally, 32% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $75,650, so Springfield pays 16% less.
Where does Springfield rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
237 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.