Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $54,270 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 680
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $54,270
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $78,620

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 78% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $37,050
    Security Guards $38,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Asheville, NC is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Asheville, NC is 28.9% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.