Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $80,850 +6% vs national
Median hourly $38.87
10th percentile $59,270
90th percentile $98,490
Employed locally 350
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,270
    25th
    $75,250
    50th (median)
    $80,850
    75th
    $98,010
    90th
    $98,490

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 13% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,590

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,140
    Transportation Security Screeners$49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$72,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Midland, TX is $38.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Midland, TX is 6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,270 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,250.