Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $128,470 +68.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.77
10th percentile $98,810
90th percentile $158,640
Employed locally 660
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,810
    25th
    $107,870
    50th (median)
    $128,470
    75th
    $151,420
    90th
    $158,640

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 128% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 28% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Salinas, CA $122,290

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Salinas, CA $122,290

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,760
    Firefighters $104,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $80,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $176,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $139,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Vallejo, CA is $61.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Vallejo, CA is 68.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $98,810 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,870.