First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $110,000 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.89
10th percentile $74,130
90th percentile $139,130
Employed locally 100
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,130
    25th
    $101,770
    50th (median)
    $110,000
    75th
    $129,460
    90th
    $139,130

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 147% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 47% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,240
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,800
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $121,310
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $115,530

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$39,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,530
    Firefighters$48,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Santa Fe, NM is $52.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $74,130 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,770.