Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $101,640 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.87
10th percentile $67,030
90th percentile $153,350
Employed locally 1,540
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,030
    25th
    $79,040
    50th (median)
    $101,640
    75th
    $128,770
    90th
    $153,350

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 141% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 41% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $92,010
    Firefighters $68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $129,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fresno, CA is $48.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Fresno, CA is 33.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $67,030 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,040.