Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #15 of 51 · MA
5.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $83,230 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $78,940
Employment 17,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,160P25 $71,970 Median $78,940P75 $97,390P90 $108,150
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Massachusetts earn between $61,160 and $108,150. 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 Massachusetts is $83,230, about 5.1% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $83,050 | $82,700 | 1,570 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $80,210 | $84,280 | 530 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,210 | $81,900 | 2,000 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,180 | $83,500 | 11,440 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $76,940 | $74,440 | 280 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $74,840 | $77,380 | 340 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $73,480 | $76,880 | 430 |