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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $65,800 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $50,070
90th percentile $80,990
Employed locally 2,140
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,070
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $65,800
    75th
    $78,450
    90th
    $80,990

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 68% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 32% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Firefighters $46,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $86,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Raleigh, NC is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.