Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $90,540 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.53
10th percentile $75,360
90th percentile $104,140
Employed locally 370
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,360
    25th
    $81,160
    50th (median)
    $90,540
    75th
    $93,710
    90th
    $104,140

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 131% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 31% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,680
    Firefighters $75,130
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,540
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eugene, OR is $43.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eugene, OR is 18.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $75,360 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,160.