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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

National Avg Annual Salary

$110,990

National Avg Hourly Wage

$53.36

National Total Employment

153,130

Top Metro Avg Salary

$184,480

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $162,570.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 12,980 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $184,480.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 13,930 jobs.

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Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $162,570 12,980 Open
New Jersey NJ $146,900 7,420 Open
District of Columbia DC $146,810 1,250 Open
Washington WA $137,900 2,570 Open
Hawaii HI $131,410 690 Open
Alaska AK $129,720 330 Open
New York NY $127,950 12,470 Open
Nevada NV $126,750 1,270 Open
Colorado CO $124,430 2,480 Open
Illinois IL $123,850 5,550 Open

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