Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $77,030 +1% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $94,980
Employed locally 1,500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $77,030
    75th
    $81,760
    90th
    $94,980

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    Columbus, OH $99,960
    Cleveland, OH $81,730
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Ohio $77,050
    Akron, OH $75,540
    Toledo, OH $74,520

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,770
    Firefighters $56,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,870
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $80,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Dayton, OH is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Dayton, OH is 1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.