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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $71,490 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.37
10th percentile $55,390
90th percentile $90,050
Employed locally 4,920
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,390
    25th
    $58,540
    50th (median)
    $71,490
    75th
    $74,220
    90th
    $90,050

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,970
    Firefighters$62,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$82,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$32,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in San Antonio, TX is $34.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in San Antonio, TX is 6.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,390 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,540.