SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Border Region of Texas
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $55,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, 27.3% beneath the national figure of $76,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $55,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, 27.3% beneath the national figure of $76,210. Pay ranges from under $42,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,850 to $64,590.
Employment stands at 450, or 9.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $92,910. Of the 194 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 87th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,200 | −44.6% |
| 25th | $46,850 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,430 | −27.3% |
| 75th | $64,590 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $85,980 | +12.8% |
| Mean | $58,110 | −23.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Border Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,430 goes as far as $57,085 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,085US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,430 a year, 27.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,200 to $85,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $92,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Border Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $55,430, or $26.65 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 $76,210, so pay in Border Region of Texas, TX is 27.3% 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 Border Region of Texas, TX earns more than $85,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,200 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 Dallas, at $92,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Border Region of Texas, TX. 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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