Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $75,610 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $107,970
Employed locally 610
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $53,560
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $97,810
    90th
    $107,970

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,540
    Security Guards$34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,600
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 0.9% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,560.