Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Raleigh
$65,860
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Middle half of wages roughly $57,840 to $76,150.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −13.6%
- US median
- $76,210
- Metro RPP
- 98.2
- Middle half
- $57,840 to $76,150
- OEWS employment
- 2,430
- SOC
- 33-3051
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Raleigh pay a median $65,860 (May 2025), 13.6% below the US median of $76,210. At local prices (RPP 98.2), that median buys about what $67,067 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$65,860 in Raleigh buys about what $67,067 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.2, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 103.5 vs all-items 98.2 (US = 100, 2024).
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $65,860 | $57,840 to $76,150 | 98.2 |
| Austin | $82,290 | $66,800 to $97,760 | 98.1 |
| 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 Raleigh?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $65,860.
- How does Raleigh pay compare to the US median for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?
- Local median pay is 13.6% below the national OEWS median of $76,210.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Raleigh is 98.2 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $65,860 has about the same purchasing power as $67,067 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.