First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,000 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $59,140
90th percentile $90,250
Employed locally 60
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,140
    25th
    $69,540
    50th (median)
    $76,000
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $90,250

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,780
    Security Guards $36,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Southwest Iowa is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Southwest Iowa is 28.3% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $59,140 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,540.