Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,380 -70.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.76
10th percentile $20,010
90th percentile $27,760
Employed locally 100
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,010
    25th
    $21,210
    50th (median)
    $22,380
    75th
    $24,410
    90th
    $27,760

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $20,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $24,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $22,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Puerto Rico is $10.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Puerto Rico is 70.7% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $20,010 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,210.