Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $90,790 +19% vs national
Median hourly $43.65
10th percentile $66,990
90th percentile $112,470
Employed locally 520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,990
    25th
    $82,590
    50th (median)
    $90,790
    75th
    $103,010
    90th
    $112,470

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 3% 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 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,470
    Firefighters $64,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $90,220
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $118,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Greeley, CO is $43.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Greeley, CO is 19% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $66,990 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,590.