Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $85,320 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.02
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $112,620
Employed locally 1,440
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $63,720
    50th (median)
    $85,320
    75th
    $106,160
    90th
    $112,620

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 108% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 8% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Erie, PA $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,950
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Harrisburg, PA is $41.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.8% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,720.