Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $101,310 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.71
10th percentile $82,050
90th percentile $116,860
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,050
    25th
    $91,650
    50th (median)
    $101,310
    75th
    $115,830
    90th
    $116,860

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Firefighters $90,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $77,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $115,050
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Olympia, WA is $48.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Olympia, WA is 32.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $82,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,650.