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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $121,370 +59.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.35
10th percentile $81,070
90th percentile $126,780
Employed locally 720
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,070
    25th
    $99,010
    50th (median)
    $121,370
    75th
    $122,990
    90th
    $126,780

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 118% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 18% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,650
    Firefighters $88,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $156,590
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $59,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Santa Rosa, CA is $58.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 59.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $81,070 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,010.