Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Medford, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Medford, OR

Median annual salary $87,930 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.27
10th percentile $70,610
90th percentile $93,100
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,610
    25th
    $78,720
    50th (median)
    $87,930
    75th
    $88,040
    90th
    $93,100

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 123% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 23% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,640
    Firefighters$85,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$114,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,710
    Transportation Security Screeners$54,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Medford, OR is $42.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Medford, OR is 15.3% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $70,610 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,720.