Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Wisconsin
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $86,318 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,390 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $69,960 to $101,690 depending on location.
$86,318
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$101,690
Highest paying metro
$69,960
Lowest paying metro
1,390
Employed in Wisconsin
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $101,690 | $81,140 | $104,000 | 260 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $98,970 | $93,080 | $106,600 | 510 |
| Kenosha, WI | $92,910 | $88,550 | $92,910 | 70 |
| Appleton, WI | $91,680 | $82,690 | $97,240 | 50 |
| Green Bay, WI | $91,410 | $77,440 | $105,470 | 50 |
| Racine, WI | $90,420 | $90,170 | $95,520 | 60 |
| Wausau, WI | $88,610 | $82,280 | $88,910 | 30 |
| Janesville, WI | $84,520 | $72,460 | $90,680 | 30 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $79,970 | $71,570 | $87,530 | 80 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $79,540 | $74,210 | $87,220 | 110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $77,450 | $77,400 | $88,610 | 50 |
| Western Wisconsin | $75,010 | $68,290 | $77,740 | 50 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $69,960 | $64,650 | $78,000 | 40 |