Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $80,060 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $59,980
90th percentile $106,770
Employed locally 900
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,980
    25th
    $70,580
    50th (median)
    $80,060
    75th
    $103,340
    90th
    $106,770

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% 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
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,670
    Jacksonville, FL $66,020
    Greenville, NC $56,840

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,090
    Firefighters $67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Reno, NV is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Reno, NV is 4.9% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,980 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,580.