Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $94,740 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.55
10th percentile $77,290
90th percentile $112,530
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,290
    25th
    $80,610
    50th (median)
    $94,740
    75th
    $99,640
    90th
    $112,530

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,770
    Firefighters$62,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$82,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,960
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$123,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bend, OR is $45.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bend, OR is 24.2% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $77,290 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,610.