Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $65,510 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $53,900
90th percentile $88,240
Employed locally 310
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,900
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $65,510
    75th
    $75,010
    90th
    $88,240

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 99% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$47,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,970
    Security Guards$34,310
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in San Angelo, TX is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in San Angelo, TX is 14.1% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,900 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.