Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $104,980 +37.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.47
10th percentile $78,190
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,190
    25th
    $94,470
    50th (median)
    $104,980
    75th
    $130,880
    90th
    $156,000

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 146% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 46% 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
    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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,850
    Firefighters $77,130
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $157,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Redding, CA is $50.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Redding, CA is 37.6% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $78,190 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,470.