May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in Houston, TX
The median annual salary is $74,570, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$74,570
Mean annual salary
$74,260
Employment estimate
16,250
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,570 |
| Mean annual salary | $74,260 |
| 10th percentile | $59,110 |
| 25th percentile | $61,240 |
| 50th percentile | $74,570 |
| 75th percentile | $82,480 |
| 90th percentile | $93,800 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Houston, TX median
- $74,570
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 2.2%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Houston, TX earn 2.2% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $61,240–$82,480.
- BLS estimates employment at 16,250 workers in this metro area.