SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE comes to $117,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,040 by 11.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE comes to $117,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,040 by 11.1%. Pay ranges from under $101,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $117,860 to $143,290.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $106,100. Of the 446 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,840 | −4.0% |
| 25th | $117,860 | +11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $117,860 | +11.1% |
| 75th | $143,290 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $154,480 | +45.7% |
| Mean | $121,130 | +14.2% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $106,100 | 380 | |
| 2 | Grand Island | $98,880 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lincoln run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $117,860 goes as far as $130,810 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,810US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,860 a year, 11.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $101,840 to $154,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $106,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Lincoln, NE?
The median annual wage is $117,860, or $56.66 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 Lincoln, NE is 11.1% 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 Lincoln, NE earns more than $154,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $101,840 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 Omaha, at $106,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Lincoln, NE. 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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