Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $102,720 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.39
10th percentile $78,900
90th percentile $132,160
Employed locally 1,000
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,900
    25th
    $89,140
    50th (median)
    $102,720
    75th
    $105,510
    90th
    $132,160

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 116% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 16% 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
    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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $107,220
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,320
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,870
    Firefighters $77,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Stockton, CA is $49.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Stockton, CA is 34.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $78,900 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,140.