Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $75,530 -1% vs national
Median hourly $36.31
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $89,810
Employed locally 350
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $75,530
    75th
    $77,640
    90th
    $89,810

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $97,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,440
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $84,510
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $83,100

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,010
    Firefighters $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Santa Fe, NM is $36.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.