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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Springfield$122,300
- Boston$120,230
- Barnstable$106,290
- Worcester$104,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $122,300 | $109,510 | $91,320 | $89,063 | 96 |
| Boston | $120,230 | $110,150 | $94,290 | $87,720 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $106,290 | $100,680 | $93,490 | $78,611 | 98 |
| Worcester | $104,540 | $89,270 | $83,780 | $77,467 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state
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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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