Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Williamsport, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Williamsport, PA

Median annual salary $75,610 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $51,550
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $96,950
    90th
    $107,580

    Williamsport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 117% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 17% 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
    Napa, CA $128,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Erie, PA $94,290
    Gettysburg, PA $91,150

    Related occupations in Williamsport, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,100
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$32,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Williamsport, PA is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Williamsport, PA is 0.9% 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 Williamsport?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Williamsport, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,550.