Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $75,450 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $58,580
90th percentile $94,910
Employed locally 15,910
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,580
    25th
    $61,850
    50th (median)
    $75,450
    75th
    $86,130
    90th
    $94,910

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 94% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 6% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Houston, TX is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Houston, TX is 1.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,580 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,850.