First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $102,770 -3% vs national
Median hourly $49.41
10th percentile $87,230
90th percentile $160,660
Employed locally 440
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,230
    25th
    $89,110
    50th (median)
    $102,770
    75th
    $128,070
    90th
    $160,660

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 151% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 51% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $114,520
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $114,520
    Yuma, AZ $102,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $101,380
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $98,280
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $98,250

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,230
    Firefighters$48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Tucson, AZ is $49.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Tucson, AZ is 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $87,230 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,110.