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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Visalia?

$90,910a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Visalia, CA metro area. That is $43.71 an hour or $7,576 a month.

Hourly
$43.71
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
52 of 386
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,200Median: $90,910Highest 10%: $155,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,200$29.90
25th$75,420$36.26
Median$90,910$43.71
75th$101,900$49.00
90th$155,500$74.77

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

San Jose, CA$136,100
San Francisco, CA$132,000
Vallejo, CA$129,900
Napa, CA$127,300
Santa Rosa, CA$125,900
Santa Cruz, CA$123,000
Los Angeles, CA$122,000
Santa Maria, CA$120,900
Oxnard, CA$119,600
Salinas, CA$118,200
Sacramento, CA$111,500
San Diego, CA$110,400
Redding, CA$107,300
Riverside, CA$101,900
San Luis Obispo, CA$101,900
Fresno, CA$100,800
Stockton, CA$99,900
Modesto, CA$98,230
Chico, CA$94,760
Yuba City, CA$83,090
Hanford, CA$82,770
Merced, CA$82,540
Bakersfield, CA$78,130
El Centro, CA$76,230
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Related jobs in Visalia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,760
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,740
Firefighter$65,170
Private Detective and Investigator$47,970
Protective Service Worker$43,090
Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,750
Security Guard$37,090
Salaries for every job in Visalia, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Visalia?

The median hourly pay in the Visalia, CA metro area is $43.71 ($90,910 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Visalia than the national average?

Yes: $90,910 against $76,210 nationally, 19% more.

How does Visalia compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $118,900, so Visalia pays 24% less.

Where does Visalia rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

52 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Visalia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,500 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.