Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $80,790 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.84
10th percentile $50,460
90th percentile $91,100
Employed locally 770
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,460
    25th
    $61,600
    50th (median)
    $80,790
    75th
    $91,100
    90th
    $91,100

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 129% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,590

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,320
    Security Guards $27,390
    Firefighters $58,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Laredo, TX is $38.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Laredo, TX is 5.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,460 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,600.