How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Oregon?
$88,140a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Oregon. That is $42.38 an hour or $7,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.38
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,380Median: $88,140Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,380 | $31.91 | |
| 25th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| Median | $88,140 | $42.38 | |
| 75th | $98,650 | $47.43 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.57 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bend, OR | $97,230 |
| Portland, OR | $97,200 |
| Corvallis, OR | $94,720 |
| Eugene, OR | $92,780 |
| Medford, OR | $87,160 |
| Salem, OR | $84,320 |
| Albany, OR | $76,940 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $75,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 7. New York | $92,790 |
| 8. New Jersey | $92,610 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $88,650 |
| 10. Oregon | $88,140 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
| 12. Hawaii | $83,820 |
| 13. Minnesota | $83,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $42.38 ($88,140 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $88,140 against $76,210 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Oregon rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Oregon ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Bend, OR, with a median of $97,230 a year.
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.