Best States for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
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State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 33-3051. Learn about SOC codes
SOC: 06 | $112,980 | $112,980 | $54 | 65,940 |
SOC: 53 | $104,140 | $104,140 | $50 | 9,160 |
| $101,770 | $101,770 | $49 | 1,260 | |
SOC: 34 | $93,700 | $93,700 | $45 | 21,780 |
| $93,210 | $93,210 | $45 | 1,800 | |
| Find Delaware Jobs | ||||
| $92,450 | $92,450 | $44 | 29,180 | |
| $92,390 | $92,390 | $44 | 4,720 | |
| $90,550 | $90,550 | $44 | 9,610 | |
| $90,360 | $90,360 | $43 | 2,420 | |
| $87,990 | $87,990 | $42 | 5,030 | |
| Find Oregon Jobs | ||||
| $87,110 | $87,110 | $42 | 53,470 | |
| $86,470 | $86,470 | $42 | 5,720 | |
| $85,130 | $85,130 | $41 | 9,160 | |
SOC: 09 | $83,920 | $83,920 | $40 | 6,500 |
SOC: 25 | $83,230 | $83,230 | $40 | 17,040 |
| Find Massachusetts Jobs | ||||
| $82,400 | $82,400 | $40 | 9,720 | |
SOC: 42 | $81,910 | $81,910 | $39 | 26,510 |
| $81,720 | $81,720 | $39 | 12,010 | |
SOC: 44 | $78,760 | $78,760 | $38 | 1,940 |
| $78,760 | $78,760 | $38 | 5,500 | |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
California leads in Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries with $112,980 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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