How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Texas?
$75,900a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Texas. That is $36.49 an hour or $6,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.49
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 63,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,240Median: $75,900Highest 10%: $98,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| 75th | $93,800 | $45.10 | |
| 90th | $98,350 | $47.28 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $92,910 |
| Austin, TX | $82,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $81,690 |
| Midland, TX | $80,260 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
| 26. Florida | $74,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $36.49 ($75,900 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $75,900 against $76,210 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $92,910 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.