Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $78,130 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.56
10th percentile $59,220
90th percentile $104,890
Employed locally 190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,220
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $78,130
    75th
    $85,430
    90th
    $104,890

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 7% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Rochester, NY $91,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,970
    Albany, OR $84,790
    Elmira, NY $84,260

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,780
    School Bus Monitors $34,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Ithaca, NY is $37.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Ithaca, NY is 2.4% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,220 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.