SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — New Mexico
New Mexico · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $92,200 a year, trailing the national median of $106,040 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $92,200 a year, trailing the national median of $106,040 by 13.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,970 and $108,010. The lowest tenth earn under $59,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $130,510.
The area has 1,320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Mexico ranks number 35th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Santa Fe records the highest median at $120,030. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $79,970 | −24.6% |
| Median (50th) | $92,200 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $108,010 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $130,510 | +23.1% |
| Mean | $94,900 | −10.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $120,030 | 90 | |
| 2 | Farmington | $96,420 | 50 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $94,730 | 120 | |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $85,290 | 580 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $92,200 goes as far as $100,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,200 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,990 to $130,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $120,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $92,200, or $44.33 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 Mexico is 13.1% 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 New Mexico earns more than $130,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,990 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 Santa Fe, at $120,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,320 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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