How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Wisconsin?
$91,040a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Wisconsin. That is $43.77 an hour or $7,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.77
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,060Median: $91,040Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| 25th | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| Median | $91,040 | $43.77 | |
| 75th | $97,120 | $46.69 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.58 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $102,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $92,910 |
| Appleton, WI | $92,030 |
| Kenosha, WI | $91,820 |
| Racine, WI | $89,210 |
| Wausau, WI | $88,780 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $84,520 |
| Green Bay, WI | $84,190 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $77,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 20. Montana | $92,410 |
| 21. West Virginia | $92,410 |
| 22. Illinois | $91,190 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $91,040 |
| 24. Michigan | $90,650 |
| 25. Texas | $90,510 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $43.77 ($91,040 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $91,040 against $93,790 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $102,800 a year.
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.