Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $55,920 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.89
10th percentile $47,170
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,170
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $55,920
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $73,240

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,840
    Firefighters $46,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $91,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Virginia is $26.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwest Virginia is 26.7% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,170 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.