Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $61,590 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.61
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $100,270
Employed locally 240
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $61,590
    75th
    $84,900
    90th
    $100,270

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 18% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Rochester, NY $91,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,970
    Albany, OR $84,790
    Elmira, NY $84,260

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,610
    Security Guards $39,520
    School Bus Monitors $35,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $85,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,120
    Bailiffs $77,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Glens Falls, NY is $29.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Glens Falls, NY is 19.3% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.