Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $59,840 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $76,660
Employed locally 1,140
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $52,550
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $76,090
    90th
    $76,660

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 74% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 26% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$39,070
    Firefighters$37,860
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,770
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Durham, NC is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Durham, NC is 21.6% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,550.