Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,190 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $40,380
90th percentile $79,440
Employed locally 440
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,380
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $50,190
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $79,440

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Security Guards $31,880
    Firefighters $50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Border Region of Texas is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Border Region of Texas is 34.2% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,380 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.