Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $77,450 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $70,530
90th percentile $100,570
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,530
    25th
    $77,400
    50th (median)
    $77,450
    75th
    $88,610
    90th
    $100,570

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 107% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,940
    Madison, WI $101,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $98,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,740
    Wisconsin $92,910

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $85,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,460
    Firefighters $41,370
    Security Guards $39,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eau Claire, WI is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.32 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 17.2% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $70,530 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,400.