Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wildwood, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wildwood-The Villages, FL

Median annual salary $73,990 -3% vs national
Median hourly $35.57
10th percentile $51,580
90th percentile $93,110
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,580
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $73,990
    75th
    $73,990
    90th
    $93,110

    Wildwood economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Port St. Lucie, FL $77,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $76,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,720
    Florida $76,190

    Related occupations in Wildwood, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $71,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $61,180
    Security Guards $33,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,160
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wildwood, FL is $35.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Wildwood, FL is 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 Wildwood?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,580 per year in Wildwood, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.