Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Washington earn a median salary of $95,727 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +25.5% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 22,670 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $82,750 to $114,200 depending on location.
$95,727
Avg median salary in Washington
$114,200
Highest paying metro
$82,750
Lowest paying metro
22,670
Employed in Washington
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $114,200 | $100,240 | $119,630 | 4,070 |
| Kennewick, WA | $104,460 | $97,480 | $114,220 | 320 |
| Bellingham, WA | $104,350 | $91,370 | $107,330 | 280 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,640 | $83,580 | $102,640 | 280 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $101,650 | $86,200 | $106,870 | 170 |
| Olympia, WA | $101,310 | $91,650 | $115,830 | 360 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,000 | $86,150 | $115,440 | 130 |
| Longview, WA | $93,860 | $81,680 | $101,400 | 110 |
| Spokane, WA | $92,280 | $83,290 | $101,080 | 570 |
| Yakima, WA | $91,690 | $80,980 | $104,360 | 300 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $84,460 | $76,640 | $91,630 | 90 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $83,430 | $73,110 | $99,710 | 14,590 |
| Western Washington | $83,100 | $69,060 | $93,920 | 730 |
| Eastern Washington | $82,750 | $72,750 | $97,590 | 670 |