Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,970 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $65,060
Employed locally 1,720
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $55,790
    90th
    $65,060

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,520
    Firefighters$32,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$66,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$54,770
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Western North Carolina is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.94 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Western North Carolina is 37.1% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.