Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $75,220 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.16
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $91,600
Employed locally 520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $60,430
    50th (median)
    $75,220
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $91,600

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 114% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Tucson, AZ $78,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $66,480
    Yuma, AZ $65,690

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$47,230
    Security Guards$38,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $36.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 1.4% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,430.