Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $63,290 -17% vs national
Median hourly $30.43
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 460
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $63,290
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $77,280

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,180
    Security Guards$35,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85,870
    Firefighters$52,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,900
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern Wyoming is $30.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern Wyoming is 17% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.