Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
SOC code 33-3051 · Protective Service Occupations
National employment
670,520
Mean annual wage
$79,200
Mean hourly wage
$38.08
Median annual wage
$76,210
Median hourly wage
$36.64
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,510 | $22.84 |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | $28.50 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 75th percentile | $97,600 | $46.93 |
| 90th percentile | $115,120 | $55.35 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Protective Service Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other 33-1099$76,400/yr
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators 33-2021$75,920/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 33-1011$77,970/yr
- Fish and Game Wardens 33-3031$74,060/yr
- Transportation Security Screeners 33-9093$66,770/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.