Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $57,490 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $77,420
Employed locally 950
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $76,140
    90th
    $77,420

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 112% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Firefighters $46,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Brownsville, TX is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Brownsville, TX is 24.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.