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

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

Median annual salary $114,150 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.88
10th percentile $82,190
90th percentile $142,190
Employed locally 50
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,190
    25th
    $89,510
    50th (median)
    $114,150
    75th
    $127,130
    90th
    $142,190

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 161% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 61% 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
    Billings, MT $113,130
    Binghamton, NY $112,140
    Helena, MT $97,140
    Bozeman, MT $80,040

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,760
    Firefighters $77,390
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $50,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $107,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Missoula, MT is $54.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Missoula, MT is 7.7% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $82,190 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,510.