Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $83,820 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.30
10th percentile $62,740
90th percentile $103,910
Employed locally 4,280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,740
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $83,820
    75th
    $96,680
    90th
    $103,910

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,590

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Firefighters$59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Austin, TX is $40.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Austin, TX is 9.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $62,740 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.