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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $127,860 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.47
10th percentile $89,850
90th percentile $151,340
Employed locally 490
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,850
    25th
    $112,110
    50th (median)
    $127,860
    75th
    $142,750
    90th
    $151,340

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 131% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 31% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $121,470
    Abilene, TX $118,210
    El Paso, TX $117,200
    Midland, TX $115,220
    Tyler, TX $110,820
    Laredo, TX $110,640

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,820
    Firefighters$59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Austin, TX is $61.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Austin, TX is 20.6% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $89,850 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,110.