Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,880 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $78,400
Employed locally 580
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $53,830
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $72,220
    90th
    $78,400

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,650
    Firefighters $61,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,890
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Security Guards $34,260
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in East-Central Montana is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in East-Central Montana is 20.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,830.