Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,700 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $84,270
Employed locally 1,200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $61,700
    75th
    $69,870
    90th
    $84,270

    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 Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,080
    Security Guards $35,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Firefighters $46,530
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,320
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hill Country Region of Texas is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.16 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hill Country Region of Texas is 19.1% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.