Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $101,240 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.68
10th percentile $79,360
90th percentile $105,870
Employed locally 350
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,360
    25th
    $80,180
    50th (median)
    $101,240
    75th
    $105,740
    90th
    $105,870

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 99% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650
    Columbus, OH $99,960
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $97,400

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,400
    Security Guards $49,730
    Firefighters $80,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $122,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $133,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Boulder, CO is $48.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Boulder, CO is 32.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $79,360 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,180.