Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $64,740 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $58,520
90th percentile $75,450
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,520
    25th
    $58,520
    50th (median)
    $64,740
    75th
    $70,880
    90th
    $75,450

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 92% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 8% 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
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Redding, CA $104,980
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $58,660
    Security Guards $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,300
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,960
    School Bus Monitors $28,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Michigan City, IN is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Michigan City, IN is 15.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,520 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,520.