Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,070 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $85,730
Employed locally 480
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $51,060
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $74,530
    90th
    $85,730

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $39,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,650
    Security Guards $35,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,210
    School Bus Monitors $33,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southeast-Central Idaho is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 22.6% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,060.