Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $84,790 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.76
10th percentile $65,990
90th percentile $106,080
Employed locally 170
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,990
    25th
    $69,950
    50th (median)
    $84,790
    75th
    $89,640
    90th
    $106,080

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $70,700
    Security Guards $36,640
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $60,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Albany, OR is $40.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Albany, OR is 11.1% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $65,990 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,950.