SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — New Jersey
New Jersey · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New Jersey is $142,990 per year, well above the national median of $106,040.
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 New Jersey is $142,990 per year, well above the national median of $106,040. The gap of 34.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $114,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $181,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $126,670 to $161,570.
The area has 7,650 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 2nd by median wage. Trenton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $132,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 51st of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,480 | +8.0% |
| 25th | $126,670 | +19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $142,990 | +34.8% |
| 75th | $161,570 | +52.4% |
| 90th | $181,010 | +70.7% |
| Mean | $145,430 | +37.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $132,610 | 330 | |
| 2 | Vineland | $130,140 | 90 | |
| 3 | Atlantic City | $130,040 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $142,990 buys what $131,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$142,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $142,990 a year, 34.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $114,480 to $181,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $132,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $142,990, or $68.75 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 New Jersey is 34.8% 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 New Jersey earns more than $181,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $114,480 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 Trenton, at $132,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,650 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. 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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