Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $70,030 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.67
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $86,890
Employed locally 420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $70,030
    75th
    $86,890
    90th
    $86,890

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Security Guards$30,480
    Firefighters$55,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$73,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wichita Falls, TX is $33.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 8.2% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.