Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $88,870 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.72
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $108,530
Employed locally 690
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $63,820
    50th (median)
    $88,870
    75th
    $100,380
    90th
    $108,530

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 6% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Erie, PA $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,910
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,880
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lancaster, PA is $42.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lancaster, PA is 16.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,820.