First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, Austin
$129,690
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Middle half of wages roughly $112,930 to $149,570.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +22.3%
- US median
- $106,040
- Metro RPP
- 98.1
- Middle half
- $112,930 to $149,570
- OEWS employment
- 470
- SOC
- 33-1012
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Austin pay a median $129,690 (May 2025), 22.3% above the US median of $106,040. At local prices (RPP 98.1), that median buys about what $132,202 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$129,690 in Austin buys about what $132,202 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 120.4 vs all-items 98.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $129,690 | $112,930 to $149,570 | 98.1 |
| Raleigh | $102,610 | $89,510 to $109,330 | 98.2 |
| San Francisco | $175,840 | $167,330 to $199,080 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $97,220 | $59,280 to $101,450 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Austin?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is $129,690.
- How does Austin pay compare to the US median for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?
- Local median pay is 22.3% above the national OEWS median of $106,040.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Austin is 98.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $129,690 has about the same purchasing power as $132,202 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.