Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,510 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.63
10th percentile $51,810
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 720
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,810
    25th
    $63,810
    50th (median)
    $84,510
    75th
    $97,100
    90th
    $107,580

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,630
    Security Guards $36,090
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $96,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $40.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,810 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,810.