Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $69,960 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.64
10th percentile $49,140
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,140
    25th
    $64,650
    50th (median)
    $69,960
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $104,330

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,700
    Firefighters $48,860
    Security Guards $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,450
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwestern Wisconsin is $33.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 25.2% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,140 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,650.