Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $78,180 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $59,090
90th percentile $106,610
Employed locally 1,700
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,090
    25th
    $64,380
    50th (median)
    $78,180
    75th
    $91,600
    90th
    $106,610

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 115% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $66,480
    Yuma, AZ $65,690

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Tucson, AZ is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,090 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,380.