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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $77,590 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $55,280
90th percentile $94,320
Employed locally 920
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,280
    25th
    $62,870
    50th (median)
    $77,590
    75th
    $91,000
    90th
    $94,320

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 119% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Security Guards$29,170
    Firefighters$63,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$81,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Beaumont, TX is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Beaumont, TX is 1.7% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,280 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,870.