Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $104,460 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.22
10th percentile $89,170
90th percentile $117,460
Employed locally 320
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,170
    25th
    $97,480
    50th (median)
    $104,460
    75th
    $114,220
    90th
    $117,460

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 122% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 22% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $87,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400
    Firefighters $79,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $103,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Kennewick, WA is $50.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Kennewick, WA is 36.9% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $89,170 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,480.