Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $74,970 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 630
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $58,950
    50th (median)
    $74,970
    75th
    $85,510
    90th
    $104,000

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 13% below 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Yakima, WA $91,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$60,220
    Security Guards$39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$84,780
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Amherst Town, MA is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,950.