Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Idaho
Ranked #29 of 51 · ID
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,860 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $66,990
Employment 2,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,840P25 $58,090 Median $66,990P75 $83,560P90 $97,980
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Idaho earn between $48,840 and $97,980. 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 Idaho is $70,860, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $84,940 | $82,980 | 950 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $83,560 | $77,590 | 230 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $62,150 | $63,680 | 160 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $61,880 | $62,950 | 230 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $59,720 | $63,670 | 470 |
| Pocatello, ID | $58,840 | $60,330 | 120 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $58,340 | $61,180 | 550 |