First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $100,480 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.31
10th percentile $67,510
90th percentile $141,570
Employed locally 80
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,510
    25th
    $76,610
    50th (median)
    $100,480
    75th
    $114,290
    90th
    $141,570

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 146% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 46% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $151,230
    Fairbanks-College, AK $122,120
    Jacksonville, FL $109,280
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,880
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $96,890
    Jackson, MI $96,300

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,090
    Security Guards$34,560
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,190
    Firefighters$43,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Lawrence, KS is $48.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Lawrence, KS is 5.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $67,510 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,610.