Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,480 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.96
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 960
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $58,180
    50th (median)
    $66,480
    75th
    $80,020
    90th
    $91,270

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Arizona is $31.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Arizona is 12.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,180.