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

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

Median annual salary $68,740 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.05
10th percentile $55,880
90th percentile $97,870
Employed locally 420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,880
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $68,740
    75th
    $85,850
    90th
    $97,870

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 84% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 16% 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 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 Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$44,130
    School Bus Monitors$34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$111,480
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,240
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$49,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Kingston, NY is $33.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Kingston, NY is 9.9% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,880 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.