SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Muncie
Muncie, IN · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Muncie, IN is $75,580 per year, substantially below the national median of $106,040 — a gap of 28.7%.
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 Muncie, IN is $75,580 per year, substantially below the national median of $106,040 — a gap of 28.7%. Pay ranges from under $74,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,760 to $75,580.
Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 34th of 192 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,570 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $74,760 | −29.5% |
| Median (50th) | $75,580 | −28.7% |
| 75th | $75,580 | −28.7% |
| 90th | $94,660 | −10.7% |
| Mean | $77,350 | −27.1% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $97,590 | 500 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $95,400 | 100 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $88,870 | 50 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $82,450 | 80 | |
| 5 | Kokomo | $79,500 | 40 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $77,890 | 50 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $75,390 | 70 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $60,120 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muncie run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $75,580 goes as far as $81,008 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,008US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,580 a year, 28.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,570 to $94,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $97,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Muncie, IN?
The median annual wage is $75,580, or $36.34 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 Muncie, IN is 28.7% 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 Muncie, IN earns more than $94,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,570 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 Indianapolis, at $97,590 per year.
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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