Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,920 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $74,530
Employed locally 370
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $57,920
    75th
    $61,750
    90th
    $74,530

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $41,630
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,840
    Security Guards $37,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $69,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwestern Idaho is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwestern Idaho is 24.1% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.