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

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

Median annual salary $79,830 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.38
10th percentile $56,770
90th percentile $92,480
Employed locally 670
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,770
    25th
    $66,680
    50th (median)
    $79,830
    75th
    $79,830
    90th
    $92,480

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 120% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 20% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,590

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $30,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,330
    Firefighters $48,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,750
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Amarillo, TX is $38.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Amarillo, TX is 4.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,770 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,680.