Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $84,460 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.61
10th percentile $76,640
90th percentile $99,760
Employed locally 90
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,640
    25th
    $76,640
    50th (median)
    $84,460
    75th
    $91,630
    90th
    $99,760

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 117% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 17% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,700
    Firefighters $78,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Walla Walla, WA is $40.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Walla Walla, WA is 10.7% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $76,640 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,640.