First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $100,760 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.44
10th percentile $59,910
90th percentile $127,860
Employed locally 60
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,910
    25th
    $82,090
    50th (median)
    $100,760
    75th
    $121,720
    90th
    $127,860

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 158% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 58% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $121,470
    Abilene, TX $118,210
    El Paso, TX $117,200
    Midland, TX $115,220
    Tyler, TX $110,820

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,430
    Security Guards$30,350
    Firefighters$63,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Waco, TX is $48.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Waco, TX is 4.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $59,910 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,090.