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

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

Median annual salary $91,990 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.22
10th percentile $63,650
90th percentile $131,690
Employed locally 550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,650
    25th
    $76,320
    50th (median)
    $91,990
    75th
    $103,120
    90th
    $131,690

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 132% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 32% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,630
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,690
    Firefighters $61,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $128,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Visalia, CA is $44.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Visalia, CA is 20.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $63,650 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,320.