Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,290 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $53,530
90th percentile $100,270
Employed locally 870
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,530
    25th
    $59,230
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $89,470
    90th
    $100,270

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Security Guards $40,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    School Bus Monitors $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Capital/Northern New York is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 15.7% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,530 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,230.