Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $76,760 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $95,350
Employed locally 170
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $72,110
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $84,280
    90th
    $95,350

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 108% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 8% 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
    Binghamton, NY $79,840
    Great Falls, MT $79,810
    Bozeman, MT $74,980
    Helena, MT $73,820
    Billings, MT $70,160
    Sumter, SC $52,030

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,800
    Firefighters $77,390
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $50,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $114,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $107,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Missoula, MT is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Missoula, MT is 0.6% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,110.