SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MO-KS · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in St.
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 St. Joseph, MO is $79,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $106,040 — a gap of 25.3%. Pay ranges from under $62,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,110 to $99,960.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.66 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Jefferson City records the highest median at $102,840. Of the 232 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,820 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $76,110 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $79,200 | −25.3% |
| 75th | $99,960 | −5.7% |
| 90th | $102,840 | −3.0% |
| Mean | $85,390 | −19.5% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $102,840 | 280 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $99,270 | 1,370 | |
| 3 | Kansas City | $97,830 | 1,380 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $85,930 | 240 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $81,340 | 90 | |
| 6 | Cape Girardeau | $75,530 | 50 | |
| 7 | Joplin | $71,630 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Joseph run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $79,200 goes as far as $87,225 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,225US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,200 a year, 25.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,820 to $102,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jefferson City, at $102,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in St. Joseph, MO?
The median annual wage is $79,200, or $38.08 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 St. Joseph, MO is 25.3% 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 St. Joseph, MO earns more than $102,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,820 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 Jefferson City, at $102,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in St. Joseph, MO. 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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