Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $60,790 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 220
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $70,130
    90th
    $76,460

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Firefighters$46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,660
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Saginaw, MI is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Saginaw, MI is 20.3% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.