Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,150 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $55,060
90th percentile $89,630
Employed locally 260
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,060
    25th
    $61,750
    50th (median)
    $69,150
    75th
    $77,180
    90th
    $89,630

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,150
    Firefighters$39,170
    Security Guards$38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwestern New Hampshire is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 9.4% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,060 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,750.