Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $110,180 +44.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.97
10th percentile $77,440
90th percentile $127,980
Employed locally 570
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,440
    25th
    $88,940
    50th (median)
    $110,180
    75th
    $127,980
    90th
    $127,980

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 115% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $121,050
    Fairbanks-College, AK $95,590
    Yakima, WA $91,690
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $81,130
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $79,050

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,260
    Firefighters $63,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Anchorage, AK is $52.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Anchorage, AK is 44.4% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $77,440 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,940.