Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,500 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $58,980
90th percentile $112,530
Employed locally 340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,980
    25th
    $64,980
    50th (median)
    $78,500
    75th
    $109,350
    90th
    $112,530

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $83,690
    Firefighters $47,200
    Security Guards $39,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $48,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern Oregon is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern Oregon is 2.9% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,980 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,980.