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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $101,690 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.89
10th percentile $84,250
90th percentile $154,550
Employed locally 470
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,250
    25th
    $94,890
    50th (median)
    $101,690
    75th
    $129,040
    90th
    $154,550

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 9% 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
    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

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Security Guards $45,860
    Firefighters $73,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $127,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $48.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 33.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $84,250 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,890.