Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $84,520 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.64
10th percentile $72,460
90th percentile $90,680
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,460
    25th
    $72,460
    50th (median)
    $84,520
    75th
    $90,680
    90th
    $90,680

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,890
    Security Guards$41,830
    Firefighters$66,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Janesville, WI is $40.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Janesville, WI is 9.7% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $72,460 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,460.