SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Coast Oregon
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Coast Oregon, OR is $101,760 per year, close to the national median of $106,040 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Coast Oregon, OR is $101,760 per year, close to the national median of $106,040 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $74,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,760 to $120,350.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Salem leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 37th of 360 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,500 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $98,760 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $101,760 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $120,350 | +13.5% |
| 90th | $134,130 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $108,070 | +1.9% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coast Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $101,760 buys what $98,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,760 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,500 to $134,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $131,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Coast Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $101,760, or $48.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,040, so pay in Coast Oregon, OR is 4.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coast Oregon, OR earns more than $134,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $131,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Coast Oregon, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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