Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $53,260 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $45,110
90th percentile $74,710
Employed locally 1,060
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,110
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $53,260
    75th
    $59,920
    90th
    $74,710

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,750
    Security Guards $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,870
    Firefighters $39,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Virginia is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Virginia is 30.2% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,110 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.