Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,720 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $83,410
Employed locally 610
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $55,020
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $72,050
    90th
    $83,410

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,960
    Firefighters $42,540
    Security Guards $42,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,920
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in High Desert Utah is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in High Desert Utah is 20.4% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,020.