How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Amarillo?
$78,900a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Amarillo, TX metro area. That is $37.93 an hour or $6,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.93
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,730Median: $78,900Highest 10%: $91,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 25th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| Median | $78,900 | $37.93 | |
| 75th | $80,260 | $38.59 | |
| 90th | $91,400 | $43.94 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Dallas, TX | $92,910 |
| Austin, TX | $82,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $81,690 |
| Midland, TX | $80,260 |
| Beaumont, TX | $78,450 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,110 |
| College Station, TX | $76,570 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,070 |
| Waco, TX | $75,850 |
| Sherman, TX | $74,680 |
| Houston, TX | $74,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,860 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $73,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $73,110 |
| Tyler, TX | $72,400 |
| Longview, TX | $70,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $70,240 |
| San Angelo, TX | $61,610 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $61,050 |
| McAllen, TX | $58,360 |
| Texarkana, TX | $57,180 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,820 |
| Victoria, TX | $55,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Amarillo, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Amarillo?
The median hourly pay in the Amarillo, TX metro area is $37.93 ($78,900 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Amarillo than the national average?
Yes: $78,900 against $76,210 nationally, 4% more.
How does Amarillo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,900, so Amarillo pays 4% more.
Where does Amarillo rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
112 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Amarillo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.