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

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

Median annual salary $53,420 -49.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $83,190
Employed locally 110
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $53,420
    75th
    $68,680
    90th
    $83,190

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $41,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,090
    Security Guards $31,010
    Firefighters $28,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Southwest Louisiana is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.49 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 49.6% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.