May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Austin, TX
The median annual salary is $82,290, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$82,290
Mean annual salary
$82,910
Employment estimate
4,540
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,290 |
| Mean annual salary | $82,910 |
| 10th percentile | $51,990 |
| 25th percentile | $66,800 |
| 50th percentile | $82,290 |
| 75th percentile | $97,760 |
| 90th percentile | $103,180 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Austin, TX median
- $82,290
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 8.0%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Austin, TX earn 8.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $66,800–$97,760.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,540 workers in this metro area.