Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in West Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,370 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $57,850
90th percentile $78,640
Employed locally 370
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,850
    25th
    $61,060
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $78,640
    90th
    $78,640

    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

    Related occupations in West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,990
    Firefighters $59,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,060
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $97,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in West Montana is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in West Montana is 14.3% below 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,850 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,060.