Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $94,290 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.33
10th percentile $43,430
90th percentile $108,730
Employed locally 610
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,430
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $94,290
    75th
    $103,440
    90th
    $108,730

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 153% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 53% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,700
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,870
    Firefighters$64,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$33,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Erie, PA is $45.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Erie, PA is 23.6% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,430 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.