U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102,200 | 0.7 % | $38.83 | $80,770 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.42 | $29.04 | $37.62 | $46.37 | $59.44 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $46,640 | $60,390 | $78,260 | $96,440 | $123,630 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 79,080 | 1.41 | $37.48 | $77,970 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 12,750 | 0.56 | $38.00 | $79,030 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,100 | 0.40 | $54.89 | $114,170 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,780 | 0.06 | $33.09 | $68,830 |
| Junior Colleges | 230 | 0.03 | $30.32 | $63,060 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 79,080 | 1.41 | $37.48 | $77,970 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 12,750 | 0.56 | $38.00 | $79,030 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,100 | 0.40 | $54.89 | $114,170 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,780 | 0.06 | $33.09 | $68,830 |
| Junior Colleges | 230 | 0.03 | $30.32 | $63,060 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,100 | 0.40 | $54.89 | $114,170 |
| Postal Service | 180 | 0.03 | $39.60 | $82,360 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 12,750 | 0.56 | $38.00 | $79,030 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 79,080 | 1.41 | $37.48 | $77,970 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,780 | 0.06 | $33.09 | $68,830 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12,880 | 1.54 | 1.92 | $43.20 | $89,850 |
| Texas | 6,570 | 0.65 | 0.81 | $38.41 | $79,890 |
| California | 5,660 | 0.40 | 0.50 | $59.05 | $122,820 |
| Illinois | 5,080 | 0.92 | 1.14 | $45.62 | $94,890 |
| Florida | 5,000 | 0.70 | 0.87 | $37.50 | $77,990 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12,880 | 1.54 | 1.92 | $43.20 | $89,850 |
| Rhode Island | 610 | 1.36 | 1.69 | $34.14 | $71,010 |
| Arizona | 2,900 | 1.23 | 1.52 | $41.54 | $86,400 |
| Hawaii | 670 | 1.18 | 1.47 | $40.29 | $83,800 |
| Maryland | 2,840 | 1.15 | 1.43 | $41.63 | $86,590 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,660 | 0.40 | 0.50 | $59.05 | $122,820 |
| District of Columbia | (8) | (8) | (8) | $56.43 | $117,370 |
| New Jersey | 3,310 | 0.88 | 1.09 | $53.86 | $112,020 |
| Nevada | 860 | 0.77 | 0.96 | $46.30 | $96,310 |
| Illinois | 5,080 | 0.92 | 1.14 | $45.62 | $94,890 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,540 | 1.00 | 1.25 | $47.58 | $98,960 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,310 | 1.01 | 1.26 | $54.87 | $114,120 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 2,110 | 1.70 | 2.12 | $40.98 | $85,230 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,080 | 0.95 | 1.18 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,940 | 1.17 | 1.46 | $40.56 | $84,360 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,680 | 1.00 | 1.24 | $42.27 | $87,920 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,330 | 1.11 | 1.37 | $57.98 | $120,610 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,220 | 0.72 | 0.90 | $40.24 | $83,700 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,180 | 0.94 | 1.17 | $34.23 | $71,190 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 980 | 0.39 | 0.49 | $43.22 | $89,890 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | 270 | 4.82 | 5.99 | $37.68 | $78,370 |
| El Centro, CA | 150 | 3.06 | 3.81 | $47.25 | $98,280 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 220 | 2.87 | 3.57 | $21.88 | $45,500 |
| Laredo, TX | 230 | 2.70 | 3.36 | (8) | (8) |
| Jefferson City, MO | 170 | 2.43 | 3.02 | $35.06 | $72,930 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 910 | 2.15 | 2.68 | $32.59 | $67,780 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 70 | 1.93 | 2.40 | $47.81 | $99,450 |
| Alexandria, LA | 110 | 1.85 | 2.30 | $29.51 | $61,390 |
| Monroe, LA | 130 | 1.76 | 2.19 | $22.09 | $45,960 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 150 | 1.73 | 2.15 | $39.94 | $83,070 |