Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $79,840 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $54,640
90th percentile $100,270
Employed locally 450
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,640
    25th
    $63,050
    50th (median)
    $79,840
    75th
    $90,020
    90th
    $100,270

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 126% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Rochester, NY $91,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,970
    Albany, OR $84,790
    Elmira, NY $84,260

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,980
    School Bus Monitors $31,720
    Firefighters $73,150
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $32,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $83,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Binghamton, NY is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Binghamton, NY is 4.7% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,640 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,050.