Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Missouri
Ranked #44 of 49 · MO
20% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,150 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $41,600
Employment 590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,660P25 $37,480 Median $41,600P75 $51,880P90 $67,720
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Missouri earn between $33,660 and $67,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Missouri is $48,150, about 20% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $44,640 | $50,070 | 220 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,930 | $54,730 | 230 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,690 | $45,020 | 60 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,170 | $41,330 | 40 |