Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $83,600 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.19
10th percentile $62,670
90th percentile $131,430
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,670
    25th
    $77,680
    50th (median)
    $83,600
    75th
    $99,570
    90th
    $131,430

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 122% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 22% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,030
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,690
    Firefighters$52,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$126,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hanford, CA is $40.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hanford, CA is 9.6% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $62,670 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,680.