Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Washington
Ranked #2 of 51 · WA
31.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,140 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $102,080
Employment 9,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,120P25 $92,930 Median $102,080P75 $118,480P90 $132,200
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Washington earn between $79,120 and $132,200. 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 Washington is $104,140, about 31.5% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $115,120 | $114,880 | 4,520 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $104,570 | $103,380 | 340 |
| Bellingham, WA | $101,810 | $101,710 | 310 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $101,440 | $96,410 | 350 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $100,480 | $98,320 | 220 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $99,810 | $102,300 | 380 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,340 | $92,710 | 370 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $98,030 | $96,240 | 150 |