Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $92,910 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.67
10th percentile $88,550
90th percentile $92,910
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,550
    25th
    $88,550
    50th (median)
    $92,910
    75th
    $92,910
    90th
    $92,910

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 117% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 17% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,580
    Firefighters$47,410
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,180
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kenosha, WI is $44.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Kenosha, WI is 0.7% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $88,550 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,550.