First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,830 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.30
10th percentile $62,180
90th percentile $112,650
Employed locally 150
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,180
    25th
    $73,110
    50th (median)
    $83,830
    75th
    $89,990
    90th
    $112,650

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$69,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,660
    Security Guards$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,240
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Central Pennsylvania is $40.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Central Pennsylvania is 20.9% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $62,180 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,110.