SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY comes to $119,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,040 by 12.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY comes to $119,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,040 by 12.5%. Pay ranges from under $98,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $150,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $110,040 to $131,400.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $135,270. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,240 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $110,040 | +3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $119,320 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $131,400 | +23.9% |
| 90th | $150,880 | +42.3% |
| Mean | $121,580 | +14.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $135,270 | 13,970 | |
| 2 | Binghamton | $118,540 | 90 | |
| 3 | Albany | $118,150 | 660 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $110,490 | 450 | |
| 5 | Watertown | $106,750 | 70 | |
| 6 | Ithaca | $105,980 | 40 | |
| 7 | Syracuse | $104,110 | 300 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $103,330 | 510 | |
| 9 | Elmira | $101,350 | 40 | |
| 10 | Kingston | $94,370 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $119,320 buys what $110,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$119,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,320 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,240 to $150,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $135,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $119,320, or $57.36 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 12.5% higher. 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $150,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,240 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 New York, at $135,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. 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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