Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,390 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $105,640
Employed locally 630
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $55,950
    50th (median)
    $63,390
    75th
    $85,050
    90th
    $105,640

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,380
    Security Guards$37,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Maryland is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Maryland is 16.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,950.