Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Denver
$101,970
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of wages roughly $83,590 to $106,050.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +33.8%
- US median
- $76,210
- Metro RPP
- 105.8
- Middle half
- $83,590 to $106,050
- OEWS employment
- 4,990
- SOC
- 33-3051
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Denver pay a median $101,970 (May 2025), 33.8% above the US median of $76,210. At local prices (RPP 105.8), that median buys about what $96,380 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$101,970 in Denver buys about what $96,380 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 146.9 vs all-items 105.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $101,970 | $83,590 to $106,050 | 105.8 |
| Portland | $97,200 | $84,140 to $100,280 | 105.4 |
| San Francisco | $132,000 | $124,970 to $141,810 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $64,190 | $47,650 to $89,410 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Denver?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $101,970.
- How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?
- Local median pay is 33.8% above the national OEWS median of $76,210.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Denver is 105.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $101,970 has about the same purchasing power as $96,380 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.