How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Waco?
$75,850a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $36.47 an hour or $6,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.47
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 158 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,150Median: $75,850Highest 10%: $94,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,150 | $27.00 | |
| 25th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| Median | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| 75th | $93,930 | $45.16 | |
| 90th | $94,870 | $45.61 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Waco, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Waco?
The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $36.47 ($75,850 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Waco than the national average?
Yes: $75,850 against $76,210 nationally, 0% more.
How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,900, so Waco pays 0% more.
Where does Waco rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
158 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,870 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.