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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $110,030 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.90
10th percentile $77,950
90th percentile $133,900
Employed locally 1,390
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,950
    25th
    $99,080
    50th (median)
    $110,030
    75th
    $119,880
    90th
    $133,900

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 137% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $121,470
    Abilene, TX $118,210
    El Paso, TX $117,200
    Midland, TX $115,220
    Tyler, TX $110,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Firefighters$59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Houston, TX is $52.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Houston, TX is 3.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $77,950 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,080.