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

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

Median annual salary $76,260 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $36.66
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $98,480
Employed locally 750
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $56,380
    50th (median)
    $76,260
    75th
    $98,480
    90th
    $98,480

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,170
    Firefighters$76,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$71,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lubbock, TX is $36.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lubbock, TX is 0% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,380.