Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $79,240 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $55,890
90th percentile $92,120
Employed locally 7,590
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,890
    25th
    $66,300
    50th (median)
    $79,240
    75th
    $85,920
    90th
    $92,120

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,190
    Firefighters$61,900
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$65,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Detroit, MI is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Detroit, MI is 3.9% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,890 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,300.