Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,450 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $98,270
Employed locally 400
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $51,390
    50th (median)
    $59,450
    75th
    $75,240
    90th
    $98,270

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,680
    Security Guards$37,690
    Firefighters$58,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81,070
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.34 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 22.1% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,390.