Customs and Border Protection Officers Salary by State
The national median pay for customs and border protection officers is $76,210 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,140 in Mississippi to $118,880 in California. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,510
- 25th percentile
- $59,290
- Median
- $76,210
- 75th percentile
- $97,600
- Top 10%
- $115,120
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”). About 670,520 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,880 | +56% | $76,300 | $153,190 | 65,940 |
| 2 | Washington | $102,080 | +34% | $79,120 | $132,200 | 9,160 |
| 3 | Illinois | $100,520 | +32% | $58,420 | $119,560 | 29,180 |
| 4 | Alaska | $99,130 | +30% | $60,670 | $137,340 | 1,260 |
| 5 | Colorado | $97,350 | +28% | $65,340 | $109,300 | 9,610 |
| 6 | Delaware | $92,970 | +22% | $62,470 | $130,870 | 1,800 |
| 7 | New York | $92,790 | +22% | $53,000 | $118,250 | 53,470 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $92,610 | +22% | $57,740 | $134,260 | 21,780 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $88,650 | +16% | $66,420 | $119,660 | 4,720 |
| 10 | Oregon | $88,140 | +16% | $66,380 | $109,350 | 5,030 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $85,470 | +12% | $48,680 | $109,780 | 26,510 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $83,820 | +10% | $77,480 | $108,110 | 2,420 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $83,360 | +9% | $60,670 | $106,160 | 9,160 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $82,170 | +8% | $63,310 | $102,660 | 6,500 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $78,940 | +4% | $61,160 | $108,150 | 17,040 |
| 16 | Arizona | $78,880 | +4% | $60,990 | $98,560 | 12,010 |
| 17 | Nevada | $78,140 | +3% | $62,250 | $102,810 | 5,720 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $78,090 | +2% | $58,530 | $94,450 | 12,320 |
| 19 | Maryland | $77,970 | +2% | $58,580 | $113,700 | 9,720 |
| 20 | Utah | $77,310 | +1% | $60,290 | $99,920 | 5,500 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $77,230 | +1% | $59,020 | $91,760 | 1,940 |
| 22 | Ohio | $77,020 | +1% | $51,110 | $103,210 | 23,430 |
| 23 | Texas | $75,900 | 0% | $51,240 | $98,350 | 63,100 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $74,620 | −2% | $54,680 | $95,210 | 3,490 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $74,500 | −2% | $58,620 | $91,440 | 1,630 |
| 26 | Florida | $74,470 | −2% | $51,330 | $98,190 | 43,630 |
| 27 | Iowa | $74,470 | −2% | $59,360 | $101,520 | 5,130 |
| 28 | Michigan | $73,730 | −3% | $47,780 | $89,220 | 16,750 |
| 29 | Indiana | $73,370 | −4% | $52,170 | $100,010 | 12,980 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $71,640 | −6% | $57,930 | $89,940 | 2,460 |
| 31 | Montana | $70,050 | −8% | $55,330 | $84,150 | 2,160 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $69,180 | −9% | $48,400 | $85,740 | 4,580 |
| 33 | Vermont | $68,910 | −10% | $53,950 | $95,530 | 1,020 |
| 34 | Maine | $67,050 | −12% | $55,930 | $91,270 | 2,120 |
| 35 | Idaho | $66,990 | −12% | $48,840 | $97,980 | 2,810 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $66,140 | −13% | $57,130 | $76,840 | 1,310 |
| 37 | Virginia | $65,870 | −14% | $50,000 | $96,820 | 19,970 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $60,740 | −20% | $47,540 | $91,900 | 2,000 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $60,490 | −21% | $38,780 | $77,970 | 7,890 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $59,700 | −22% | $36,480 | $94,940 | 9,660 |
| 41 | Missouri | $59,460 | −22% | $43,210 | $90,770 | 13,570 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $59,300 | −22% | $46,040 | $80,240 | 22,370 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $59,280 | −22% | $43,520 | $79,480 | 15,630 |
| 44 | Kansas | $59,230 | −22% | $42,040 | $90,530 | 6,130 |
| 45 | Georgia | $58,120 | −24% | $43,690 | $76,250 | 22,170 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $58,070 | −24% | $45,060 | $78,760 | 12,930 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $56,960 | −25% | $41,950 | $69,980 | 2,900 |
| 48 | Alabama | $51,270 | −33% | $37,480 | $77,220 | 11,710 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $48,380 | −37% | $36,470 | $69,140 | 12,400 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $47,670 | −37% | $35,210 | $70,190 | 5,710 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $46,140 | −39% | $33,230 | $61,550 | 8,070 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Customs and Border Protection Officers salary questions
Which state pays customs and border protection officers the most?
California, with a median of $118,880 a year (+56% vs. the national median of $76,210). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays customs and border protection officers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $46,140 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most customs and border protection officers work?
California has the most jobs, about 65,940, with a median of $118,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.