First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $108,130 +2% vs national
Median hourly $51.99
10th percentile $87,770
90th percentile $135,860
Employed locally 520
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,770
    25th
    $87,770
    50th (median)
    $108,130
    75th
    $123,700
    90th
    $135,860

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 142% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 42% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $135,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,960
    Madison, WI $115,590
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $115,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,040
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $106,250

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,670
    Firefighters $49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,050
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $98,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Milwaukee, WI is $51.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $87,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,770.