Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Dover, DE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dover, DE

Median annual salary $80,920 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.90
10th percentile $51,660
90th percentile $120,720
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,660
    25th
    $62,050
    50th (median)
    $80,920
    75th
    $97,550
    90th
    $120,720

    Dover economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    Modesto, CA $109,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Boulder, CO $101,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290

    Related occupations in Dover, DE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $116,790
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,560
    School Bus Monitors $36,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Dover, DE is $38.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Dover, DE is 6.1% 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 Dover?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,660 per year in Dover, DE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,050.