Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $63,670 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $83,120
Employed locally 560
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $58,380
    50th (median)
    $63,670
    75th
    $73,460
    90th
    $83,120

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$72,050
    Firefighters$46,700
    Security Guards$35,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Western Wisconsin is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Western Wisconsin is 16.5% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,380.