First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $133,920 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.39
10th percentile $127,700
90th percentile $162,350
Employed locally 70
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,700
    25th
    $132,940
    50th (median)
    $133,920
    75th
    $135,880
    90th
    $162,350

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 130% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $151,560
    District of Columbia $134,760
    Colorado $128,310
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $128,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,860

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,400
    Security Guards $49,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,240
    Firefighters $80,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $122,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Boulder, CO is $64.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Boulder, CO is 26.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $127,700 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,940.