Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $57,050 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $72,170
Employed locally 210
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $62,790
    90th
    $72,170

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 103% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 3% 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
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850
    Redding, CA $104,980
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,800
    Security Guards$31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$60,120
    Firefighters$45,110
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Terre Haute, IN is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 25.2% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.