Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $79,050 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.01
10th percentile $63,540
90th percentile $150,040
Employed locally 1,230
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,540
    25th
    $75,950
    50th (median)
    $79,050
    75th
    $97,640
    90th
    $150,040

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 117% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 17% above 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 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 Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$104,090
    Security Guards$38,460
    Firefighters$72,410
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$632,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$124,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bakersfield, CA is $38.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $63,540 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,950.