Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $83,940 +10% vs national
Median hourly $40.36
10th percentile $61,200
90th percentile $99,110
Employed locally 1,620
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,200
    25th
    $75,610
    50th (median)
    $83,940
    75th
    $95,170
    90th
    $99,110

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 75% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 25% 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
    District of Columbia $88,330
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $83,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,980
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $82,860
    Connecticut $82,820

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,140
    Firefighters$80,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$102,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bridgeport, CT is $40.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 10% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $61,200 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,610.