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

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

Median annual salary $80,710 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.81
10th percentile $60,840
90th percentile $105,910
Employed locally 50
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,840
    25th
    $62,060
    50th (median)
    $80,710
    75th
    $105,910
    90th
    $105,910

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,910
    Security Guards $36,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,770
    Firefighters $50,790
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Southwest Montana is $38.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 23.8% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $60,840 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,060.