May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Boston, MA
The median annual salary is $78,180, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$78,180
Mean annual salary
$83,500
Employment estimate
11,440
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,180 |
| Mean annual salary | $83,500 |
| 10th percentile | $61,750 |
| 25th percentile | $72,270 |
| 50th percentile | $78,180 |
| 75th percentile | $98,820 |
| 90th percentile | $107,240 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Boston, MA median
- $78,180
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 2.6%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Boston, MA earn 2.6% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $72,270–$98,820.
- BLS estimates employment at 11,440 workers in this metro area.