Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Oregon
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Oregon earn a median $88,140 a year, +16% against the national median of $76,210; they and rank 10th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 55% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, California and Washington pay more (up to $118,880 in California) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $66,990 in Idaho). Oregon employs 5,030 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 2.56 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.59 means it is less common in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $31.91 | $37.58 | $42.38 | $47.43 | $52.57 | $42.30 | 5,030 | 2.56 | 0.59 |
| Annual | $66,380 | $78,170 | $88,140 | $98,650 | $109,350 | $87,990 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.84 | $28.50 | $36.64 | $46.93 | $55.35 | $38.08 | 670,520 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,510 | $59,290 | $76,210 | $97,600 | $115,120 | $79,200 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.59
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.56
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for police and sheriff's patrol officers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $46.74 | $97,230 | $76,550 | $112,530 | 290 | 2.71 | 0.63 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46.73 | $97,200 | $79,640 | $114,060 | 2,290 | 1.90 | 0.44 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45.54 | $94,720 | $70,100 | $100,500 | 110 | 2.78 | 0.64 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $44.61 | $92,780 | $74,510 | $104,460 | 360 | 2.25 | 0.52 |
| Medford, OR | $41.90 | $87,160 | $68,170 | $97,230 | 290 | 3.22 | 0.75 |
| Salem, OR | $40.54 | $84,320 | $62,600 | $109,350 | 510 | 2.68 | 0.62 |
| Albany, OR | $36.99 | $76,940 | $65,370 | $99,630 | 140 | 3.05 | 0.71 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36.47 | $75,850 | $58,950 | $101,100 | 90 | 2.82 | 0.65 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.65 | $78,320 | $59,450 | $97,200 | 660 | 5.74 | 1.33 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.57 | $78,150 | $57,180 | $112,530 | 410 | 5.63 | 1.30 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.38 | $77,750 | $49,940 | $109,350 | 260 | 5.15 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $42.38 | $88,140 | 5,030 | 0.59 |
| California | $57.15 | $118,880 | 65,940 | 0.84 |
| Idaho | $32.21 | $66,990 | 2,810 | 0.76 |
| Nevada | $37.57 | $78,140 | 5,720 | 0.85 |
| Washington | $49.08 | $102,080 | 9,160 | 0.60 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.