Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $70,780 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.03
10th percentile $52,210
90th percentile $84,330
Employed locally 900
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,210
    25th
    $60,860
    50th (median)
    $70,780
    75th
    $77,930
    90th
    $84,330

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $45,970
    Security Guards $36,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $34.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 7.2% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,210 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,860.