Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $85,960 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.33
10th percentile $65,030
90th percentile $88,450
Employed locally 240
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,030
    25th
    $74,260
    50th (median)
    $85,960
    75th
    $88,450
    90th
    $88,450

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 120% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650
    Boulder, CO $101,240
    Columbus, OH $99,960

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $69,680
    Security Guards $40,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,150
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $57,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Grand Junction, CO is $41.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 12.7% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $65,030 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,260.