How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Appleton?
$92,030a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $44.25 an hour or $7,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.25
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,970Median: $92,030Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,970 | $37.49 | |
| 25th | $79,960 | $38.44 | |
| Median | $92,030 | $44.25 | |
| 75th | $97,120 | $46.69 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.32 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Madison, WI | $102,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $92,910 |
| Kenosha, WI | $91,820 |
| Racine, WI | $89,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $84,190 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $77,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Appleton, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Appleton?
The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $44.25 ($92,030 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Appleton than the national average?
No: $92,030 against $93,790 nationally, 2% less.
How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $91,040, so Appleton pays 1% more.
Where does Appleton rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
104 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.