Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $65,690 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.58
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $88,020
Employed locally 440
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $59,700
    50th (median)
    $65,690
    75th
    $78,490
    90th
    $88,020

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 9% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600
    Tucson, AZ $78,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,100
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $66,480

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,070
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    Security Guards $35,890
    Firefighters $50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Yuma, AZ is $31.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Yuma, AZ is 13.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,700.