SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $78,390, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $106,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,390, this is one of the lower medians recorded for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $106,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,330 and $80,790. The lowest tenth earn under $58,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $104,510.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Cedar Rapids leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $120,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 50th of 276 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,570 | −44.8% |
| 25th | $74,330 | −29.9% |
| Median (50th) | $78,390 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $80,790 | −23.8% |
| 90th | $104,510 | −1.4% |
| Mean | $80,420 | −24.2% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $120,030 | 130 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $117,790 | 330 | |
| 3 | Dubuque | $113,920 | 60 | |
| 4 | Waterloo | $106,660 | 90 | |
| 5 | Iowa City | $105,570 | 90 | |
| 6 | Sioux City | $105,000 | 70 | |
| 7 | Ames | $102,930 | 60 | |
| 8 | Davenport | $97,860 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $78,390 goes as far as $89,282 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,282US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,390 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,570 to $104,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $120,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Southwest Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $78,390, or $37.69 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 Southwest Iowa, IA is 26.1% 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 Southwest Iowa, IA earns more than $104,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,570 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 Cedar Rapids, at $120,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Iowa, IA. 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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