First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $104,240 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.12
10th percentile $73,110
90th percentile $117,270
Employed locally 70
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,110
    25th
    $91,490
    50th (median)
    $104,240
    75th
    $111,140
    90th
    $117,270

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 157% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 57% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian 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 areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $121,470
    Abilene, TX $118,210
    El Paso, TX $117,200
    Midland, TX $115,220
    Tyler, TX $110,820

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,830
    Security Guards$30,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,330
    Firefighters$48,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$22,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Amarillo, TX is $50.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Amarillo, TX is 1.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $73,110 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,490.