Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $79,810 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.37
10th percentile $56,100
90th percentile $103,640
Employed locally 130
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,100
    25th
    $66,460
    50th (median)
    $79,810
    75th
    $93,530
    90th
    $103,640

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 121% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 21% 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
    Binghamton, NY $79,840
    Missoula, MT $76,760
    Bozeman, MT $74,980
    Helena, MT $73,820
    Billings, MT $70,160
    Sumter, SC $52,030

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,480
    Firefighters $60,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $126,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Great Falls, MT is $38.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Great Falls, MT is 4.6% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,100 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,460.