Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $74,930 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.02
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $100,270
Employed locally 1,190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $58,340
    50th (median)
    $74,930
    75th
    $89,470
    90th
    $100,270

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,700
    Security Guards$38,200
    School Bus Monitors$33,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest New York is $36.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest New York is 1.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,340.