First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $75,240 -29% vs national
Median hourly $36.17
10th percentile $58,770
90th percentile $100,610
Employed locally 190
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,770
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $75,240
    75th
    $90,280
    90th
    $100,610

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 125% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 25% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $148,270
    Anchorage, AK $143,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,090
    Grand Junction, CO $113,090
    Lincoln, NE $111,170

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,040
    Firefighters $34,790
    Security Guards $32,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,970
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Hickory, NC is $36.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Hickory, NC is 29% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $58,770 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.