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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $121,470 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.40
10th percentile $79,400
90th percentile $147,810
Employed locally 1,430
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,400
    25th
    $105,750
    50th (median)
    $121,470
    75th
    $132,800
    90th
    $147,810

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 139% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 39% 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
    Abilene, TX $118,210
    El Paso, TX $117,200
    Midland, TX $115,220
    Tyler, TX $110,820
    Laredo, TX $110,640

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,470
    Firefighters $65,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Dallas, TX is $58.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Dallas, TX is 14.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $79,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,750.