SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Northwestern Wisconsin
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is $62,400 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $76,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is $62,400 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $76,210. Half of workers earn between $58,970 and $73,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,590 and the ninetieth at $75,570.
Employment stands at 390, or 8.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $82,090. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 76th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | −33.6% |
| 25th | $58,970 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,400 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $73,710 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $75,570 | −0.8% |
| Mean | $65,170 | −14.5% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,400 goes as far as $66,312 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,312US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,400 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,590 to $75,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $82,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,400, or $30.00 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 Northwestern Wisconsin, WI is 18.1% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $75,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,590 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 Milwaukee, at $82,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Wisconsin, WI. 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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