Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,880 -39.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $75,920
Employed locally 780
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $54,310
    90th
    $75,920

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,920
    Firefighters $43,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $32,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Oklahoma is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 39.9% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.