Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,900 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.13
10th percentile $54,150
90th percentile $98,380
Employed locally 500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,150
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $68,900
    75th
    $84,050
    90th
    $98,380

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,530
    Security Guards $41,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $75,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,190
    Firefighters $57,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Colorado is $33.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Colorado is 9.7% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,150 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.