MD · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 33-3051

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Maryland

Median Annual Salary $77,440 +2% above national average (national: $76,290)
$81,660Mean Annual
$37Median Hourly
9,420Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$77,440
$58,140
10th pct.
$109,300
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$58,140$27.95
25th percentile$66,400$31.92
50th percentile (median)$77,440$37.23
75th percentile$97,130$46.70
90th percentile (top earners)$109,300$52.55
Mean (average)$81,660$39.26

How Maryland Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Maryland
Maryland (current) $77,440
California $115,400 +49%
Washington $102,640 +33%
Illinois $101,530 +31%
Alaska $100,300 +30%
Colorado $96,100 +24%
New York $93,050 +20%
Hawaii $89,390 +15%
New Jersey $89,030 +15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Maryland?

The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Maryland is $81,660 per year. The median (middle) salary is $77,440 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Maryland?

Entry-level police and sheriff's patrol officerss (10th percentile) in Maryland typically earn around $58,140 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $66,400 per year.

What is the highest Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Maryland?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maryland make approximately $109,300 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $97,130 per year.

How does the Maryland Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary compare to the national average?

The median police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Maryland is $77,440, which is +2% above national average of $76,290.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes