Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $79,070 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.02
10th percentile $54,400
90th percentile $83,120
Employed locally 240
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,400
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $79,070
    75th
    $81,780
    90th
    $83,120

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $91,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $90,640
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$43,310
    Security Guards$36,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wausau, WI is $38.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Wausau, WI is 3.6% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,400 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.