First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $75,640 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $91,180
Employed locally 110
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $54,440
    50th (median)
    $75,640
    75th
    $81,650
    90th
    $91,180

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 120% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 20% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $133,660
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,870
    Michigan $99,130
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $94,940
    Sheboygan, WI $92,110

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,030
    School Bus Monitors $35,130
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Athens, GA is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Athens, GA is 28.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,440.