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

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

Median annual salary $109,770 +43.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.77
10th percentile $70,410
90th percentile $130,460
Employed locally 770
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,410
    25th
    $87,250
    50th (median)
    $109,770
    75th
    $116,590
    90th
    $130,460

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 138% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 38% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,350
    Firefighters $84,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $104,750
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $155,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Modesto, CA is $52.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Modesto, CA is 43.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $70,410 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,250.