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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is a notable career in the 33 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 33-1012 |
| title | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives |
| onet code | 33-1012.00 |
| description | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 33 |
| tot emp | 153,130 |
| a mean | 110,990 |
| a median | 105,980 |
| a pct10 | 62,370 |
| a pct25 | 80,940 |
| a pct75 | 133,520 |
| a pct90 | 165,050 |
| h mean | 53 |
| h median | 50 |
The day-to-day work of a first-line supervisors of police and detectives typically centers on supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.96 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working first-line supervisors of police and detectives, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (56.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 19% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $162,740 and lowest in Mississippi at $58,470 — a 2.8× spread. The top five states (California, New Jersey, Illinois, District of Columbia, Washington) average $142,444. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $162,740 | $162,570 | $123,450 | $205,820 | 12,980 |
| New Jersey | $144,160 | $146,900 | $117,100 | $180,210 | 7,420 |
| Illinois | $136,440 | $123,850 | $78,080 | $164,270 | 5,550 |
| District of Columbia | $134,760 | $146,810 | $98,690 | $191,880 | 1,250 |
| Washington | $134,120 | $137,900 | $101,550 | $176,810 | 2,570 |
| Nevada | $133,660 | $126,750 | $83,970 | $163,100 | 1,270 |
| Alaska | $132,320 | $129,720 | $74,670 | $189,800 | 330 |
| Hawaii | $129,360 | $131,410 | $110,660 | $149,350 | 690 |
| Colorado | $128,310 | $124,430 | $92,600 | $152,650 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $123,500 | $122,730 | $96,620 | $157,010 | 1,350 |
| New York | $122,720 | $127,950 | $92,070 | $185,430 | 12,470 |
| Delaware | $120,080 | $122,560 | $97,180 | $153,800 | 400 |
| Maryland | $119,290 | $117,240 | $78,920 | $154,740 | 7,550 |
| Connecticut | $110,460 | $115,310 | $95,600 | $149,250 | 2,130 |
| Texas | $110,030 | $108,680 | $65,890 | $147,910 | 5,810 |
| Utah | $109,760 | $110,770 | $82,400 | $138,630 | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $107,360 | $103,930 | $75,990 | $132,490 | 760 |
| Arizona | $106,750 | $113,780 | $80,450 | $159,190 | 2,600 |
| Massachusetts | $105,150 | $110,830 | $73,910 | $156,460 | 5,220 |
| Vermont | $105,040 | $107,490 | $81,550 | $140,020 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $102,420 | $106,590 | $67,400 | $142,020 | 5,310 |
| Virginia | $102,040 | $112,670 | $71,240 | $176,950 | 3,620 |
| Florida | $101,340 | $108,190 | $64,070 | $159,410 | 9,480 |
| Minnesota | $100,680 | $96,210 | $54,390 | $131,890 | 4,120 |
| Iowa | $100,550 | $101,240 | $74,160 | $126,850 | 1,360 |
| New Hampshire | $99,550 | $102,610 | $80,060 | $123,310 | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $99,160 | $101,540 | $73,460 | $129,930 | 1,720 |
| Michigan | $99,130 | $100,490 | $76,640 | $125,580 | 3,100 |
| Ohio | $98,000 | $97,880 | $63,330 | $131,980 | 5,240 |
| North Dakota | $97,370 | $103,970 | $80,340 | $138,010 | 430 |
| New Mexico | $93,290 | $93,050 | $60,700 | $126,080 | 1,330 |
| Rhode Island | $93,110 | $101,480 | $76,430 | $143,250 | 850 |
| Indiana | $92,660 | $96,220 | $66,050 | $126,990 | 1,490 |
| Missouri | $91,150 | $89,940 | $52,470 | $124,670 | 3,360 |
| Idaho | $90,010 | $93,400 | $65,090 | $128,240 | 930 |
| Wyoming | $88,300 | $90,700 | $65,480 | $110,590 | 440 |
| Maine | $87,160 | $93,150 | $70,970 | $123,300 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $87,110 | $88,660 | $59,950 | $116,630 | 4,970 |
| Montana | $84,110 | $91,740 | $62,290 | $124,000 | 490 |
| South Dakota | $83,220 | $91,690 | $58,520 | $137,860 | 190 |
| Kansas | $82,220 | $86,220 | $54,360 | $123,260 | 2,250 |
| South Carolina | $80,230 | $85,010 | $57,780 | $119,640 | 1,420 |
| Kentucky | $80,080 | $85,390 | $54,010 | $121,420 | 1,700 |
| Georgia | $79,240 | $82,180 | $54,000 | $110,570 | 7,370 |
| Oklahoma | $79,120 | $86,280 | $47,120 | $121,180 | 2,170 |
| Alabama | $75,140 | $81,590 | $48,470 | $120,580 | 1,860 |
| West Virginia | $72,960 | $76,350 | $53,440 | $90,640 | 450 |
| Tennessee | $72,220 | $77,080 | $47,750 | $112,630 | 5,050 |
| Louisiana | $69,790 | $71,300 | $47,380 | $93,340 | 3,100 |
| Arkansas | $63,350 | $69,030 | $43,950 | $96,710 | 2,010 |
| Mississippi | $58,470 | $61,210 | $42,450 | $81,990 | 1,850 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for first-line supervisors of police and detectives. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Captain or Chief Deputy frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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