Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $81,910 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.38
10th percentile $60,850
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 1,330
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,850
    25th
    $69,240
    50th (median)
    $81,910
    75th
    $93,560
    90th
    $102,850

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% 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
    District of Columbia $88,330
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,940
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $83,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,980
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $82,860

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Firefighters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,980
    School Bus Monitors$37,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in New Haven, CT is $39.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in New Haven, CT is 7.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $60,850 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,240.