Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $77,740 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $62,520
90th percentile $102,750
Employed locally 500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,520
    25th
    $71,380
    50th (median)
    $77,740
    75th
    $87,070
    90th
    $102,750

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 89% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $42,390
    Firefighters $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Ann Arbor, MI is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.9% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $62,520 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,380.