First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $86,300 -18.6% vs national

Median hourly $41.49

10th percentile $60,700

90th percentile $132,060

Employed locally 560

National median $105,980

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Albuquerque, NM

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$60,700

25th

$86,300

50th (median)

$86,300

75th

$99,080

90th

$132,060

Albuquerque economic context

Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 127% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 27% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Metro area	Median salary
El Centro, CA	$177,610
Vallejo, CA	$176,840
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$173,900
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$169,590
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$168,660
Napa, CA	$168,580

Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$127,240
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$124,720
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$123,800
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$121,310
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$117,850
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$115,530

Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

Occupation	Median salary
Security Guards	$38,620
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$74,250
Firefighters	$42,920
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$47,450
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$48,040
Protective Service Workers, All Other	$100,210

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make per hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Albuquerque, NM is $41.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.75 or more per hour.

Is Albuquerque above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries?

The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Albuquerque, NM is 18.6% below the national median of $105,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Albuquerque?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $60,700 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,300.