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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $103,950 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.98
10th percentile $66,020
90th percentile $165,260
Employed locally 370
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,020
    25th
    $76,540
    50th (median)
    $103,950
    75th
    $117,170
    90th
    $165,260

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 140% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 40% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,490
    Firefighters $62,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in San Antonio, TX is $49.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $66,020 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,540.