Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,910 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $42,150
90th percentile $87,160
Employed locally 1,150
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,150
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $59,910
    75th
    $76,440
    90th
    $87,160

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,670
    Security Guards $36,720
    Firefighters $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 21.5% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,150 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.