Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $80,060 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $56,550
90th percentile $98,020
Employed locally 2,080
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,550
    25th
    $66,690
    50th (median)
    $80,060
    75th
    $96,320
    90th
    $98,020

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% below 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Yakima, WA $91,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,060
    Firefighters $70,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,610
    School Bus Monitors $34,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Worcester, MA is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Worcester, MA is 4.9% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,550 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,690.