Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $76,740 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $58,040
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 530
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,040
    25th
    $63,090
    50th (median)
    $76,740
    75th
    $90,990
    90th
    $97,800

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 129% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,870
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in College Station, TX is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in College Station, TX is 0.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,040 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,090.