Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $76,570 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $55,250
90th percentile $153,350
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,250
    25th
    $63,000
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $104,890
    90th
    $153,350

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 136% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 36% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $121,330
    Security Guards $36,110
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $127,920
    Firefighters $53,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in El Centro, CA is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.65 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in El Centro, CA is 0.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,250 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,000.