Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $85,170 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.95
10th percentile $63,230
90th percentile $109,350
Employed locally 570
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,230
    25th
    $78,570
    50th (median)
    $85,170
    75th
    $96,200
    90th
    $109,350

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 112% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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
    California $115,400
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $82,920
    Firefighters $61,650
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $53,000
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $127,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Salem, OR is $40.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Salem, OR is 11.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $63,230 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,570.