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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$63,300
Median Annual
$59,220
Total Workforce
6,530
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $145,310 | 2,520 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $128,430 | 7,860 |
| #3 | Vallejo, CA | $126,700 | 660 |
| #4 | Napa, CA | $124,420 | 280 |
| #5 | Salinas, CA | $115,220 | 780 |
| #6 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $113,700 | 450 |
| #7 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $112,400 | 470 |
| #8 | Redding, CA | $112,370 | 420 |
| #9 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $112,010 | 720 |
| #10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $111,820 | 4,070 |
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