Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $62,610 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 220
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $62,610
    75th
    $72,640
    90th
    $77,380

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 81% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,940
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $77,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,280

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$79,470
    Firefighters$73,940
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$92,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Idaho Falls, ID is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 17.9% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.