Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $76,990 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $60,510
90th percentile $94,500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,510
    25th
    $62,850
    50th (median)
    $76,990
    75th
    $91,290
    90th
    $94,500

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Port St. Lucie, FL $77,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,720
    Florida $76,190
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $74,970

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,100
    Firefighters$69,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,530
    Transportation Security Screeners$59,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$113,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Cape Coral, FL is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Cape Coral, FL is 0.9% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $60,510 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,850.