Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $52,180 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $45,720
90th percentile $60,120
Employed locally 190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,720
    25th
    $49,230
    50th (median)
    $52,180
    75th
    $59,140
    90th
    $60,120

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 63% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 37% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,890
    Firefighters $32,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $44,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pinehurst, NC is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 31.6% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,230.