First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $117,020 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.26
10th percentile $86,400
90th percentile $137,640
Employed locally 310
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,400
    25th
    $99,660
    50th (median)
    $117,020
    75th
    $120,840
    90th
    $137,640

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    California $162,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,520
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $144,420
    District of Columbia $134,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $130,010
    Visalia, CA $128,500

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,420
    Firefighters$51,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,590
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$79,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Des Moines, IA is $56.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $86,400 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,660.