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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$94,460
- St. Louis$93,760
- Springfield$75,170
- Jefferson City$66,590
- Columbia$60,650
- Joplin$52,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $94,460 | $91,490 | $66,030 | $70,836 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $93,760 | $80,930 | $64,390 | $70,383 | 95 |
| Springfield | $75,170 | $63,920 | $53,120 | $59,116 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $66,590 | $56,870 | $54,060 | $53,484 | 88 |
| Columbia | $60,650 | $61,170 | $50,910 | $48,999 | 89 |
| Joplin | $52,670 | $49,200 | $46,870 | $42,962 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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