Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $150,650 +97.5% vs national
Median hourly $72.43
10th percentile $103,900
90th percentile $192,430
Employed locally 2,520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,900
    25th
    $131,960
    50th (median)
    $150,650
    75th
    $163,670
    90th
    $192,430

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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 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
    Salinas, CA $122,290

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $122,290

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,930
    Firefighters$164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$131,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in San Jose, CA is $72.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in San Jose, CA is 97.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $103,900 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,960.