Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $36.37 an hour ($75,650 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Missouri ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.65 | $49,190 |
| 25% of workers | $27.34 | $56,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.37 | $75,650 |
| 75% of workers | $45.15 | $93,910 |
| 90% of workers | $72.94 | $151,720 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $91,490 | 850 |
| St. Louis | $80,930 | 660 |
| Springfield | $63,920 | 150 |
| Columbia | $61,170 | 40 |
| Jefferson City | $56,870 | 90 |
| Joplin | $49,200 | 40 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
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