First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $157,520 +48.6% vs national
Median hourly $75.73
10th percentile $123,070
90th percentile $202,990
Employed locally 110
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,070
    25th
    $143,910
    50th (median)
    $157,520
    75th
    $178,220
    90th
    $202,990

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 164% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 64% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $119,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $94,740
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,470
    Firefighters $74,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Santa Maria, CA is $75.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.45 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Maria, CA is 48.6% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $123,070 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,910.