Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $59,450 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $91,600
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $59,450
    75th
    $76,280
    90th
    $91,600

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Tucson, AZ $78,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $66,480

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,900
    Security Guards$36,990
    Firefighters$50,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 22.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.