Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $87,930 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.28
10th percentile $57,140
90th percentile $114,270
Employed locally 640
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,140
    25th
    $65,110
    50th (median)
    $87,930
    75th
    $100,320
    90th
    $114,270

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 113% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 13% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Erie, PA $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,400
    Firefighters $61,660
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Reading, PA is $42.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Reading, PA is 15.3% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,140 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,110.