Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,960 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 400
National median $76,290

Compare Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northern New Hampshire stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
in
Northern New Hampshire
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $73,440
    90th
    $79,080

    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 Northern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$44,640
    Security Guards$44,600
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,750
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$47,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northern New Hampshire is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northern New Hampshire is 17.5% 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 Northern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.