SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho Falls, ID is $61,880 a year, trailing the national median of $76,210 by 18.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho Falls, ID is $61,880 a year, trailing the national median of $76,210 by 18.8%. Half of workers earn between $49,800 and $70,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,090 and the ninetieth at $76,750.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 102nd of 281 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,090 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $49,800 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,880 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $70,370 | −7.7% |
| 90th | $76,750 | +0.7% |
| Mean | $62,950 | −17.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $84,940 | 950 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $83,560 | 230 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $62,150 | 160 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $58,840 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $61,880 goes as far as $64,796 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,796US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,880 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,090 to $76,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $84,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $61,880, or $29.75 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 Idaho Falls, ID is 18.8% 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 Idaho Falls, ID earns more than $76,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,090 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 Boise City, at $84,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Idaho Falls, ID. 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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