Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $68,640 -10% vs national
Median hourly $33.00
10th percentile $53,450
90th percentile $72,180
Employed locally 270
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,450
    25th
    $60,020
    50th (median)
    $68,640
    75th
    $71,780
    90th
    $72,180

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 121% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 21% 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
    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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$67,790
    Security Guards$35,720
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,180
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Muncie, IN is $33.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Muncie, IN is 10% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,450 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,020.