Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $76,330 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $103,290
Employed locally 2,860
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $57,130
    50th (median)
    $76,330
    75th
    $95,950
    90th
    $103,290

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 108% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 8% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,280
    Kokomo, IN $63,170
    Tulsa, OK $61,580
    Roanoke, VA $60,100
    Oklahoma $57,360
    Lawton, OK $49,000

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Firefighters $59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Oklahoma City, OK is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 0.1% above 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,130.