Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $74,980 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $88,960
Employed locally 190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $72,090
    50th (median)
    $74,980
    75th
    $88,960
    90th
    $88,960

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% 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
    Binghamton, NY $79,840
    Great Falls, MT $79,810
    Missoula, MT $76,760
    Helena, MT $73,820
    Billings, MT $70,160
    Sumter, SC $52,030

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$67,450
    Security Guards$43,700
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$44,610
    Transportation Security Screeners$57,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bozeman, MT is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bozeman, MT is 1.7% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,090.