May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Detroit, MI
The median annual salary is $78,450, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$78,450
Mean annual salary
$74,070
Employment estimate
7,860
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,450 |
| Mean annual salary | $74,070 |
| 10th percentile | $50,640 |
| 25th percentile | $65,640 |
| 50th percentile | $78,450 |
| 75th percentile | $82,480 |
| 90th percentile | $90,390 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Detroit, MI median
- $78,450
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 2.9%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Detroit, MI earn 2.9% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $65,640–$82,480.
- BLS estimates employment at 7,860 workers in this metro area.