Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Burlington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington, NC

Median annual salary $65,440 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $55,730
90th percentile $83,310
Employed locally 340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,730
    25th
    $60,910
    50th (median)
    $65,440
    75th
    $75,440
    90th
    $83,310

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,445 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 102% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 2% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Burlington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $36,780
    Security Guards $32,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,500
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $63,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Burlington, NC is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Burlington, NC is 14.2% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,730 per year in Burlington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,910.