Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $52,950 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 720
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $73,920

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,350
    Firefighters $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $56,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fayetteville, NC is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 30.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.