Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $69,890 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.60
10th percentile $34,530
90th percentile $81,350
Employed locally 340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,530
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $69,890
    75th
    $76,200
    90th
    $81,350

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,090
    Firefighters $49,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $70,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Niles, MI is $33.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Niles, MI is 8.4% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $34,530 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.