Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $45,500 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 10,780
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $49,570

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 163% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 63% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $92,660
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $90,540
    Springfield, IL $80,130
    Springfield, MA $79,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,280
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,480

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $20,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $49,900
    Firefighters $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $22,110
    Bailiffs $37,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $63,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in San Juan, PR is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in San Juan, PR is 40.4% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.