Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $81,140 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $54,930
90th percentile $100,590
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,930
    25th
    $74,690
    50th (median)
    $81,140
    75th
    $85,380
    90th
    $100,590

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,170
    Firefighters $52,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Oshkosh, WI is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 6.4% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,930 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,690.