Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,540 -15% vs national
Median hourly $38.24
10th percentile $64,860
90th percentile $92,530
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,860
    25th
    $74,210
    50th (median)
    $79,540
    75th
    $87,220
    90th
    $92,530

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,780
    Firefighters $45,970
    Security Guards $36,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeastern Wisconsin is $38.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 15% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,860 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,210.