How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Tucson?
$76,970a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $37.00 an hour or $6,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,990Median: $76,970Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 25th | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| Median | $76,970 | $37.00 | |
| 75th | $87,370 | $42.00 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.32 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,050 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $78,670 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $74,030 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $72,500 |
| Yuma, AZ | $65,510 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $60,110 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $37.00 ($76,970 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $76,970 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,880, so Tucson pays 2% less.
Where does Tucson rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
136 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 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.