SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · United States
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers across the United States is $76,210 per year, measured over 670,520 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $118,880.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Pay for this occupation varies by 157.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $118,880 and Mississippi pays $46,140.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,880 | 65,940 | |
| 2 | Washington | $102,080 | 9,160 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $100,520 | 29,180 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $99,130 | 1,260 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $97,350 | 9,610 | |
| 6 | Delaware | $92,970 | 1,800 | |
| 7 | New York | $92,790 | 53,470 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $92,610 | 21,780 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $88,650 | 4,720 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $88,140 | 5,030 |
States with the most Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 65,940 | $118,880 | |
| 2 | Texas | 63,100 | $75,900 | |
| 3 | New York | 53,470 | $92,790 | |
| 4 | Florida | 43,630 | $74,470 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 29,180 | $100,520 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 26,510 | $85,470 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 23,430 | $77,020 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 22,370 | $59,300 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 22,170 | $58,120 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 21,780 | $92,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $136,140 | 2,590 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $132,000 | 7,990 |
| 3 | Carson City | $131,210 | 110 |
| 4 | Vallejo | $129,900 | 690 |
| 5 | Napa | $127,310 | 300 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $125,910 | 590 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $122,970 | 400 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $121,980 | 24,720 |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $120,900 | 730 |
| 10 | Oxnard | $119,640 | 1,330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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