Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,440 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.56
10th percentile $75,370
90th percentile $105,860
Employed locally 510
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,370
    25th
    $86,190
    50th (median)
    $86,440
    75th
    $86,440
    90th
    $105,860

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$48,300
    Firefighters$67,010
    Transportation Security Screeners$68,760
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$56,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hawaii / Kauai is $41.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 13.3% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $75,370 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,190.