Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $66,480 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.96
10th percentile $56,420
90th percentile $90,370
Employed locally 420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,420
    25th
    $59,760
    50th (median)
    $66,480
    75th
    $80,710
    90th
    $90,370

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 119% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Tucson, AZ $78,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Yuma, AZ $65,690

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $51,180
    Security Guards $33,840
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $31.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 12.9% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,420 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,760.