Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $75,570 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.33
10th percentile $51,850
90th percentile $94,740
Employed locally 260
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,850
    25th
    $59,330
    50th (median)
    $75,570
    75th
    $85,500
    90th
    $94,740

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 7% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,480
    Firefighters$61,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,720
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$73,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Sherman, TX is $36.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Sherman, TX is 0.9% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,850 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,330.