Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $76,750 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $59,640
90th percentile $99,170
Employed locally 100
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,640
    25th
    $73,440
    50th (median)
    $76,750
    75th
    $87,630
    90th
    $99,170

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 130% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 30% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $53,000
    Firefighters $40,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Grants Pass, OR is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Grants Pass, OR is 0.6% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,640 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,440.