Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $77,070 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 16,500 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $71,050 to $81,340 depending on location.
$77,070
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$81,340
Highest paying metro
$71,050
Lowest paying metro
16,500
Employed in Massachusetts
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $81,340 | $71,570 | $95,340 | 520 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,060 | $66,690 | $96,320 | 2,080 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,190 | $64,400 | $82,140 | 1,300 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $78,610 | $69,490 | $95,430 | 11,420 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $74,970 | $58,950 | $85,510 | 630 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $74,270 | $60,300 | $80,790 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $71,050 | $48,790 | $92,240 | 280 |