Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $91,690 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.08
10th percentile $66,310
90th percentile $104,360
Employed locally 300
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,310
    25th
    $80,980
    50th (median)
    $91,690
    75th
    $104,360
    90th
    $104,360

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 135% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,320
    Firefighters $37,020
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,020
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $85,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Yakima, WA is $44.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Yakima, WA is 20.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $66,310 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,980.