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Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Massachusetts
Get the information you need to know about working as a Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Massachusetts are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Massachusetts is growing faster than average.
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Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Massachusetts earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Work in Massachusetts?
In 2018, there were 16,830 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers working in the state.
There were 17,750 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 920 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 7,830 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers working in it, which means Massachusetts has more Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers than average.
Job Projections for Massachusetts
Jobs for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.2% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.0%.
Massachusetts Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 1,230 annual Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers job openings in Massachusetts, and 18,560 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 49,500 annual jobs and 731,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Make in Massachusetts?
In 2018 wages for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers ranged from $45,770 to $98,260 with $68,030 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.01 to $47.24. The median hourly rate was $32.71.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $32.13 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.58.
The median salary in Massachusetts is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Massachusetts Metros for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 11,760 | $71,470 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 2,410 | $61,510 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 1,940 | $60,870 |
| Springfield, MA-CT | 1,820 | $62,630 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 600 | $67,860 |
| Leominster-Gardner, MA | 300 | $60,960 |
| New Bedford, MA | 210 | $71,810 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 100 | $52,140 |
Top States for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Employment
View the list below to see where most Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 72,680 | $104,790 |
| Texas | 60,260 | $61,590 |
| New York | 53,560 | $78,750 |
| Florida | 37,650 | $57,320 |
| Illinois | 30,370 | $82,670 |
| Pennsylvania | 27,850 | $67,440 |
| Ohio | 24,890 | $60,980 |
| Georgia | 22,410 | $42,070 |
| North Carolina | 22,350 | $46,160 |
| New Jersey | 19,950 | $85,330 |
| Virginia | 18,080 | $53,570 |
| Massachusetts | 16,830 | $68,030 |
| Michigan | 16,270 | $57,690 |
| Missouri | 13,510 | $48,080 |
| Tennessee | 13,410 | $44,270 |
| Maryland | 12,650 | $67,030 |
| Indiana | 12,340 | $54,570 |
| Louisiana | 11,810 | $40,480 |
| Alabama | 11,410 | $44,560 |
| Arizona | 11,320 | $65,220 |
Below are the states where Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $104,790 |
| New Jersey | $85,330 |
| Alaska | $84,830 |
| Illinois | $82,670 |
| Washington | $78,870 |
| New York | $78,750 |
| Colorado | $74,550 |
| Hawaii | $73,370 |
| Oregon | $71,670 |
| District of Columbia | $71,570 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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