Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $97,070 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.67
10th percentile $79,140
90th percentile $112,530
Employed locally 2,250
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,140
    25th
    $84,260
    50th (median)
    $97,070
    75th
    $101,010
    90th
    $112,530

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 103% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 3% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$44,960
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48,550
    Firefighters$85,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$87,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,580
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Portland, OR-WA is $46.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 27.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $79,140 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,260.