Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,620 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile $104,790
Employed locally 340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $69,440
    50th (median)
    $79,620
    75th
    $88,120
    90th
    $104,790

    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 Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,440
    School Bus Monitors $37,560
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,160
    Parking Enforcement Workers $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Sussex Delaware is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Sussex Delaware is 4.4% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,440.