Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $70,230 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.77
10th percentile $56,120
90th percentile $81,950
Employed locally 300
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,120
    25th
    $61,300
    50th (median)
    $70,230
    75th
    $77,960
    90th
    $81,950

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Elmira, NY $84,260
    Bloomington, IL $84,080

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $50,510
    Security Guards $38,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,320
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Traverse City, MI is $33.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Traverse City, MI is 7.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,120 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,300.