Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $83,120 +9% vs national
Median hourly $39.96
10th percentile $59,490
90th percentile $98,470
Employed locally 1,560
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,490
    25th
    $73,270
    50th (median)
    $83,120
    75th
    $86,090
    90th
    $98,470

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480
    Fond du Lac, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,480
    Firefighters $59,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,560
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,600
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $101,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Madison, WI is $39.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Madison, WI is 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,490 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,270.