Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $91,410 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.95
10th percentile $71,160
90th percentile $146,490
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,160
    25th
    $77,440
    50th (median)
    $91,410
    75th
    $105,470
    90th
    $146,490

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 118% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 18% 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 Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,520
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,220
    Firefighters $51,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $70,700
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,230
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Green Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Green Bay, WI is $43.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.66 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Green Bay, WI is 2.3% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,160 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,440.