Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,580 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $83,570
Employed locally 730
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $70,240
    90th
    $83,570

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,310
    Security Guards $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Firefighters $44,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern Region of Texas is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 24.5% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.