How much does a private detective and investigator make in Missouri?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Missouri. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,660Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $67,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,660 | $16.18 | |
| 25th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 90th | $67,720 | $32.56 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $44,640 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,930 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 42. Louisiana | $41,950 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $41,850 |
| 44. Indiana | $41,830 |
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
| 46. New Mexico | $41,600 |
| 47. Iowa | $41,110 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $41,600 against $51,220 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Missouri rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays private detective and investigators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $44,640 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.