Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,240 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.29
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $83,290
Employed locally 930
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $69,240
    75th
    $77,740
    90th
    $83,290

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$89,440
    Firefighters$37,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,980
    Security Guards$40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$104,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Central Wisconsin is $33.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 9.2% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.