Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $92,280 +21% vs national
Median hourly $44.36
10th percentile $68,640
90th percentile $101,380
Employed locally 570
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,640
    25th
    $83,290
    50th (median)
    $92,280
    75th
    $101,080
    90th
    $101,380

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 127% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 27% above 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,370
    Firefighters $84,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $103,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Spokane, WA is $44.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Spokane, WA is 21% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $68,640 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,290.