Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $81,340 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.11
10th percentile $59,300
90th percentile $96,450
Employed locally 520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,300
    25th
    $71,570
    50th (median)
    $81,340
    75th
    $95,340
    90th
    $96,450

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Yakima, WA $91,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $75,520
    Security Guards $45,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Barnstable Town, MA is $39.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 6.6% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,300 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,570.