Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $82,900 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.86
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $153,350
Employed locally 440
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $71,480
    50th (median)
    $82,900
    75th
    $98,430
    90th
    $153,350

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 127% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 27% 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
    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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,580
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,020
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $98,550
    Firefighters $65,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $120,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Merced, CA is $39.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Merced, CA is 8.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,480.