Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $119,580 +56.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.49
10th percentile $77,230
90th percentile $126,090
Employed locally 720
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,230
    25th
    $99,880
    50th (median)
    $119,580
    75th
    $119,580
    90th
    $126,090

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 125% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 25% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,730
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $94,740
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,470
    Firefighters $74,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $133,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Santa Maria, CA is $57.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 56.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $77,230 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,880.