Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $79,100 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.03
10th percentile $55,860
90th percentile $91,010
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,860
    25th
    $71,160
    50th (median)
    $79,100
    75th
    $79,710
    90th
    $91,010

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 94% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 6% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,280
    Firefighters $60,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,170
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Appleton, WI is $38.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Appleton, WI is 3.7% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,860 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,160.