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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $100,000 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $78,860
90th percentile $115,440
Employed locally 130
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,860
    25th
    $86,150
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $115,440
    90th
    $115,440

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 127% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 27% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$43,530
    Firefighters$76,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$109,380
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$66,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$130,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wenatchee, WA is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 31.1% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $78,860 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,150.