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

$89,270a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $42.92 an hour or $7,439 a month.

Hourly
$42.92
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
115 of 288
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,090Median: $89,270Highest 10%: $164,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$74,090$35.62
25th$83,780$40.28
Median$89,270$42.92
75th$120,400$57.90
90th$164,100$78.90

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Boston, MA$110,200
Springfield, MA$109,500
Providence, RI$88,450
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer$91,980
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$87,950
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,210
Firefighter$66,310
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,430
Protective Service Worker$46,590
School Bus Monitor$40,130
Security Guard$38,430
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,690
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $42.92 ($89,270 a year).

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

No: $89,270 against $93,790 nationally, 5% less.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $110,200, so Worcester pays 19% less.

Where does Worcester rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

115 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $74,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 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.