Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $61,580 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 2,200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $61,580
    75th
    $77,590
    90th
    $89,380

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,280
    Oklahoma City, OK $76,330
    Kokomo, IN $63,170
    Roanoke, VA $60,100
    Oklahoma $57,360
    Lawton, OK $49,000

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,070
    Firefighters $47,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $55,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Tulsa, OK is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Tulsa, OK is 19.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.