Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $59,270 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $46,830
90th percentile $98,580
Employed locally 290
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,830
    25th
    $55,900
    50th (median)
    $59,270
    75th
    $80,960
    90th
    $98,580

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,430
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,440
    Lexington Park, MD $72,090
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $66,110

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,380
    Security Guards$42,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$122,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$46,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Salisbury, MD is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Salisbury, MD is 22.3% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,830 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,900.