Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $77,470 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $91,840
Employed locally 1,470
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $61,970
    50th (median)
    $77,470
    75th
    $85,040
    90th
    $91,840

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,890
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,250
    Firefighters $55,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Grand Rapids, MI is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 1.5% 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 Rapids?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,970.