Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $70,600 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.94
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 240
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $70,600
    75th
    $95,160
    90th
    $107,580

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 117% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 17% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Erie, PA $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,350
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$51,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$83,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Altoona, PA is $33.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Altoona, PA is 7.5% below 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.