First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Arizona
First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Arizona earned a median of $104,850 a year ($50.41 an hour) and a mean of $113,270 in May 2025. The median is 1.1% below the U.S. median of $106,040, ranking 19th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $104,850
- Median hourly
- $50.41
- Mean annual
- $113,270
- Jobs on record
- 2,790
Grey needle: U.S. median, $106,040 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Arizona compare on pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
Arizona ranks 19th of 53 states and territories. California is highest at $163,960, $59,110 more than the Arizona median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $109,360 | +3% | 2,240 |
| Nebraska | 18 | $106,100 | +0% | 730 |
| Arizona | 19 | $104,850 | -1% | 2,790 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $104,320 | -2% | 5,540 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $102,400 | -3% | 5,690 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Arizona pay go further after prices?
Prices in Arizona run 0.7% above the U.S. average, so the $104,850 median buys about what $104,145 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $106,040 U.S. median. On this measure Arizona ranks 23rd of 51, down from 19th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Arizona pay first-line supervisors of police and detectives the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is highest at $114,520, 9.2% above the Arizona median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $114,520 | 1,540 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $106,270 | 110 |
| Tucson, AZ | $101,570 | 450 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $100,770 | 100 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $100,770 | 70 |
| Yuma, AZ | $99,370 | 120 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $97,100 | 140 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $95,020 | 260 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Arizona is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many first-line supervisors of police and detectives work in Arizona?
BLS counts 2,790 jobs in Arizona, 1.8% of the 154,610 in the U.S. That is the 21st largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in Arizona, a location quotient of 0.87: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.87 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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