Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $60,220 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $49,390
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 160
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,390
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $61,170
    90th
    $78,480

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Corvallis, OR $93,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,280

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,100
    Security Guards$40,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$61,450
    Firefighters$48,870
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Staunton, VA is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Staunton, VA is 21.1% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,390 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.