Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $69,710 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $53,260
90th percentile $103,760
Employed locally 250
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,260
    25th
    $56,230
    50th (median)
    $69,710
    75th
    $84,700
    90th
    $103,760

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 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
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Redding, CA $104,980
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,640
    Firefighters$38,000
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$79,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$43,330
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bloomington, IN is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bloomington, IN is 8.6% below 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,260 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,230.