Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $60,100 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 780
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $52,460
    50th (median)
    $60,100
    75th
    $76,800
    90th
    $76,930

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 89% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Corvallis, OR $93,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,280

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,220
    Firefighters $38,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $30,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Roanoke, VA is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Roanoke, VA is 21.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,460.