First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $97,140 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.70
10th percentile $75,730
90th percentile $100,870
Employed locally 50
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,730
    25th
    $75,730
    50th (median)
    $97,140
    75th
    $100,870
    90th
    $100,870

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 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
    Missoula, MT $114,150
    Billings, MT $113,130
    Binghamton, NY $112,140
    Bozeman, MT $80,040

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,820
    Security Guards $37,700
    Firefighters $55,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Helena, MT is $46.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Helena, MT is 8.3% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $75,730 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,730.