Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $79,970 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.45
10th percentile $63,620
90th percentile $93,530
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,620
    25th
    $71,570
    50th (median)
    $79,970
    75th
    $87,530
    90th
    $93,530

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$89,440
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69,240
    Firefighters$37,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,980
    Security Guards$40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Central Wisconsin is $38.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 14.5% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,620 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,570.