How much does a private detective and investigator make in Springfield?
$38,690a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $18.60 an hour or $3,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.60
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,290Median: $38,690Highest 10%: $54,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| Median | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 75th | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $54,010 | $25.97 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Kansas City, MO | $44,640 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $18.60 ($38,690 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $38,690 against $51,220 nationally, 24% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $41,600, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for private detective and investigator pay?
132 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,010 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.