Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $76,970 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $48,610
90th percentile $95,110
Employed locally 400
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,610
    25th
    $53,520
    50th (median)
    $76,970
    75th
    $95,110
    90th
    $95,110

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 116% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,670
    Firefighters$79,310
    Security Guards$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$56,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Abilene, TX is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Abilene, TX is 0.9% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,610 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,520.