Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $75,010 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $64,620
90th percentile $97,300
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,620
    25th
    $68,290
    50th (median)
    $75,010
    75th
    $77,740
    90th
    $97,300

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,050
    Firefighters $46,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,670
    Security Guards $35,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Western Wisconsin is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Western Wisconsin is 19.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,620 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,290.