Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $57,710 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $75,070
Employed locally 660
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $57,710
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $75,070

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 92% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Wisconsin $78,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,380
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $74,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $70,780

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $39,610
    Security Guards $35,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,990
    School Bus Monitors $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Spartanburg, SC is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 24.4% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.