Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $60,150 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $45,560
90th percentile $88,130
Employed locally 520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,560
    25th
    $54,680
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $69,540
    90th
    $88,130

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 74% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 26% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Wisconsin $78,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,380
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $74,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $70,780

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,200
    Firefighters $50,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $118,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 21.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,560 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,680.