Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arizona
Ranked #18 of 51 · AZ
3.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,720 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,880
Employment 12,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,990P25 $68,550 Median $78,880P75 $96,800P90 $98,560
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Arizona earn between $60,990 and $98,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Arizona is $81,720, about 3.2% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $85,050 | $86,570 | 7,860 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $78,670 | $76,220 | 260 |
| Tucson, AZ | $76,970 | $77,080 | 1,600 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $74,030 | $72,760 | 480 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $72,500 | $70,650 | 380 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $66,680 | $67,570 | 830 |
| Yuma, AZ | $65,510 | $67,810 | 350 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $60,110 | $65,750 | 260 |