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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Texas

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Texas earn a median of $75,900 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$75,900
vs. U.S. median
0% ($76,210)
Rank among states
23 of 51
Jobs in the state
63,100

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,240; the top 10% earn over $98,350. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.

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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Texas

How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Texas?

The median is $75,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,240 and the top 10% earn over $98,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Texas a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?

On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses