SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $76,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 27.9% beneath the national figure of $106,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 27.9% beneath the national figure of $106,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $69,590 and $87,770. The lowest tenth earn under $60,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $93,390.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Missoula leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $113,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 51st of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,440 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $69,590 | −34.4% |
| Median (50th) | $76,460 | −27.9% |
| 75th | $87,770 | −17.2% |
| 90th | $93,390 | −11.9% |
| Mean | $77,950 | −26.5% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $76,460 goes as far as $80,825 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,825US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,460 a year, 27.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,440 to $93,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $113,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $76,460, or $36.76 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 East-Central Montana, MT is 27.9% 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 East-Central Montana, MT earns more than $93,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,440 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 Missoula, at $113,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in East-Central Montana, MT. 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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