Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,470 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $112,530
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $66,040
    50th (median)
    $76,470
    75th
    $82,150
    90th
    $112,530

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$52,030
    Security Guards$39,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$64,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$106,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Central Oregon is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Central Oregon is 0.2% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,040.