Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $77,550 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.29
10th percentile $48,590
90th percentile $102,690
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,590
    25th
    $64,950
    50th (median)
    $77,550
    75th
    $91,830
    90th
    $102,690

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Tucson, AZ $78,180
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $66,480
    Yuma, AZ $65,690

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$58,690
    Security Guards$40,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,780
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$79,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Flagstaff, AZ is $37.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 1.7% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,590 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,950.