Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $60,160 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $48,290
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 1,760
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,290
    25th
    $56,890
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $80,650
    90th
    $80,650

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% 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
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$33,600
    Firefighters$47,150
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Greensboro, NC is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Greensboro, NC is 21.1% below 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,290 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,890.